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Spain and Cabo Verde have never crossed paths before, and their inaugural encounter in Group H at the 2026 World Cup poses a formidable test for the West African side.
World Cup champion and reigning European titleholder versus World Cup first-timer. One of international football's historic giants against one of the competition's newest participants. A roster brimming with elite talent versus a team whose players many casual supporters may not recognize. Second in the FIFA World Rankings versus 67th.
On paper, the gap between the two teams is considerable. That being said, Spain does not arrive in ideal form. In its last three warm-up matches before the tournament, La Roja was held to stalemates by both Egypt and Iraq before getting back on track with a 3–1 win over Peru.
Cabo Verde, meanwhile, enters its World Cup debut riding high on confidence. The Blue Sharks capped off their qualification campaign with commanding 3–0 victories over both Serbia and Bermuda, results that have only deepened belief within the squad ahead of the greatest challenge in the nation's football history.
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