World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cape Verde lineups – Former Serie A stars Ruiz & Cabral start | OneFootball

Spain open their World Cup Group H campaign against Cape Verde in Atlanta, with former Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz lining up in midfield for the reigning European champions.

For Cape Verde, former Lazio and Salernitana winger Jovane Cabral starts, giving the Blue Sharks a familiar face for Serie A followers as they look to cause an upset against one of the tournament favourites.

Hellas Verona forward Dailon Livramento starts, after spending the last season on loan with Casa Pia in Portugal.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 14: Luis de la Fuente Castillo, Head Coach of Spain speaks to the media during a press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain vs Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Spain vs Cape Verde – 2026 World Cup Official Lineups

Spain: Simon; Llorente, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz, Gavi, Pedri; Torres, Oyarzabal Cape Verde: Vozinha; Borges, Lopes, Cabral, Moreira; Pina, Monteiro, Duarte; Cabral, Livramento, Mendes