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Marc Cucurella starts for Spain in World Cup opener against Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Marc Cucurella starts for Spain in World Cup opener against Cape Verde

Summary

Spain kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. New Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella features in the starting lineup at left-back. The defender joined Madrid earlier today in a €55 million deal with an additional €5 million in add-ons, signing a six-year contract. His inclusion marks a significant turnaround for Real Madrid, as they previously had no players on the Spain World Cup roster. Spain aims for a strong start in Group H with this match.

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•Spain plays Cape Verde in the World Cup opener.
•Marc Cucurella starts at left-back for Spain.
•Cucurella joined Real Madrid in a €55 million deal.
•The match is held at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia.
•This is Spain's first game in Group H.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is starting to hit full flow and Spain will finally kick off their campaign today with a game against Cape Verde in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.Ahead of the Group H encounter, La Roj...
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