Spain’s possession-based dominance meets a historic debut as they face Cape Verde in their opening match of the 2026 tournament.

Spain, known for their possession game, is set to clash with Cape Verde in the 2026 tournament opener. With an average possession of 70.4% during qualifying, Spain is likely to control the game. Betting trends suggest that going against tournament debutants has been profitable since 1998, indicating a potential advantage for Spain in this matchup.