World Cup 2026 · Group H · Matchday 1
What time is Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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Spain vs Cape Verde kicks off Mon 15 Jun at 21:30 IST / 12:00 ET / 17:00 BST, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. Group H, matchday 1.
Form & ranking
Spain arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 67 places above Cape Verde. Spain sit 2th in the world; Cape Verde are 69th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 12:00 | Mon 15 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 11:00 | Mon 15 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 09:00 | Mon 15 Jun |
| BST | UK | 17:00 | Mon 15 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 18:00 | Mon 15 Jun |
| IST | India | 21:30 | Mon 15 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 20:00 | Mon 15 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 01:00+1 | Tue 16 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 02:00+1 | Tue 16 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 21:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 21:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 12:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 17:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 12:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 02:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 20:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group H, matchday 1 |
|---|---|
| Spain (FIFA rank) | 2 |
| Cape Verde (FIFA rank) | 69 |
| Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| City | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-15T16:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group H line-up
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain • | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | v CPV |
| 2 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | v KSA |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | v URU |
| 4 | Cape Verde • | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | v ESP |
Order shown by FIFA ranking before kickoff. Live points, goal difference and qualification scenarios populate here after the first Group H result. The Last / Next column shows each side's most recent result and next opponent.
Other Group H fixtures
| Mon 15 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | - |
| Sun 21 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | - |
| Sun 21 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | - |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | - |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | - |
Other Group H matches, matchday 1
| Mon 15 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →