What time is Spain vs. Cape Verde? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match

Spain vs. Cape Verde opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta hosting the Group H kickoff on Monday at noon Eastern time. Spain arrive as the tournament’s leading title contender, chasing a second FIFA crown after a 16-year wait, though injuries have clouded their buildup. Cape Verde will make their World Cup debut and face a daunting opening test against a favorite side, giving them little room for error but a platform to make a statement. The match will be aired on Fox in the United States, with streaming options on Fox One, Fox Sports app, and fubo.

Event-wide, the 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is staged across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It marks the first men’s World Cup hosted by three nations and expands the field to 48 teams, up from 32. Atlanta is one of the host cities, joined by Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, among others. The U.S. broadcast rights are assigned to Fox, with streaming options on its platforms and on fubo for subscribers.