League: FIFA World Cup Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Injuries

Spain starts World Cup campaign against Cape Verde with four Barcelona players

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

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Spain starts World Cup campaign against Cape Verde with four Barcelona players

Summary

Spain begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey today in Atlanta against Cape Verde. Manager Luis de la Fuente has declared a starting lineup featuring four FC Barcelona players: Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Ferran Torres, and Gavi. The match kicks off in under two hours as Spain aims to assert its status as a tournament favorite., Ferran Torres will play on the right flank, while Gavi is positioned on the left and Pedri as the No. 10. Cubarsi partners with Aymeric Laporte in defense, and Marcos Llorente starts at right-back.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Spain faces Cape Verde in a Group H match.
•The game takes place in Atlanta, USA.
•Four Barcelona players feature in the starting lineup.
•Ferran Torres starts on the right flank.
•Match kickoff is scheduled for today, June 15.

Latest Updates

2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Four Barcelona stars named in Spain starting lineup vs Cape Verde

What they're saying

"
Spain kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today as they take on Cape Verde in a Group H encounter in Atlanta, USA.Manager Luis de la Fuente has already announced the starting lineup for the ga...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Barcelona FIFA World Cup Soccer