Complete Spain World Cup 2026 schedule — every La Roja match date, kickoff time and venue. Group H fixtures against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay for the Euro 2024 champions.
Published: June 8, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK
Spain are the reigning Euro 2024 champions and one of the genuine favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their pre-tournament 1-1 draw with World Cup debutants Iraq raised eyebrows — but nobody in world football seriously doubts the quality of Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri and one of the most technically gifted squads in tournament history.
Spain World Cup 2026 — Key Facts
Group: H
Opponents: Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
FIFA ranking: 1st in the world
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
Star players: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri
Opening match: Spain vs Cape Verde — June 15, Atlanta Stadium
Spain Group Stage Schedule
Match 1 — Spain vs Cape Verde
Date: Sunday June 15, 2026
Kickoff: 12pm ET / 5pm BST
Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
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Spain open against World Cup debutants Cape Verde — who beat Serbia 3-0 in pre-tournament. The climate-controlled Atlanta stadium helps Spain in the summer heat. After their concerning 1-1 draw with Iraq, Spain must start this tournament with a convincing win.
Prediction: Spain 3-0 Cape Verde
Match 2 — Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Date: Sunday June 21, 2026
Kickoff: 12pm ET / 5pm BST
Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
Saudi Arabia famously beat Argentina in 2022. They always come to World Cups with motivation and belief regardless of rankings. Spain must not underestimate them.
Prediction: Spain 2-2 Saudi Arabia
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Match 3 — Spain vs Uruguay
Date: Thursday June 26, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron), Guadalajara, Mexico
The real test of Group H. Uruguay, led by Darwin Nunez, are ranked 16th in the world and will make Spain work. A proper South American defensive unit against Spain’s technically brilliant attack.
Prediction: Spain 1-1 Uruguay
Key Players: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri, Alvaro Morata, Unai Simon
Need To Know
What group is Spain in at World Cup 2026?
Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
When does Spain play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Spain vs Cape Verde on Sunday June 15 at 12pm ET / 5pm BST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Conclusion
Spain are the favourites many people are sleeping on. Yamal is 18 years old and already one of the best players in the world. Rodri controls games from midfield. If their defence solves the problems shown against Iraq, Spain could win this tournament.
Can Spain win the World Cup and complete the Euro 2024 and World Cup 2026 double? Tell us in the comments!
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