Spain is set to begin its 2026 World Cup title bid on Monday with a Group H match against Cape Verde at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Spain, the reigning European champions, enters the tournament as strong favorites. According to Al Jazeera, Opta’s supercomputer gives Spain a 15.94 percent probability of winning the title, while France holds a 13.62 percent chance. Spain has maintained a 30-match unbeaten streak since March 2024. The match features a potential debut for teen sensation Lamine Yamal, though Al Jazeera reports that Spain may take a cautious approach. Yamal and Nico Williams are currently in the final stages of recovery from hamstring injuries sustained in April. While both returned to training on Thursday, head coach De la Fuente may opt to keep them on the bench or out of the matchday squad until they reach full fitness. Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut as one of 10 African representatives. The archipelago of 10 islands is the third smallest country by population to reach the tournament, following Iceland in 2018 and Curacao in 2026. Al Jazeera reports that Spain has an 87.2 percent probability of winning the match, while Cape Verde has a 4.8 percent chance of victory and a draw has an 8.15 percent chance. Other tournament action includes a Group F match between the Netherlands and Japan. CBS News reports that the Netherlands have a 50.2 percent chance of winning against Japan, who have a 24.5 percent chance of victory. Also, Curacao will face Germany in Group E, with Germany holding a 90.7 percent chance of winning. In Group C, Brazil and Morocco remain heavyweights following a 1-1 draw in New Jersey.