GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Spain will have a full squad available for its World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Víctor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams also were back.

As one of the favorites, Spain will open the 2026 World Cup against Cape Verde this coming June 15. For the occasion, the official referee appointed to oversee the match will be Adham Makhadmeh.The

Can Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan or Uzbekistan become the first World Cup debutants to reach the knockout stages since 2010?

The tiny island nation overcame massive odds to qualify to play but its brand of Afrobeat, from the late Cesária Évora to newcomer June Freedom, has already scored.

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Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.

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Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes is part of Cape Verde’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup

Dublin-born defender Lopes determined to show his worth against Lamine Yamal and Spain at World Cup

Cape Verde qualified for its first World Cup with 23 points and a perfect home record, but US visa bonds up to $15,000 threaten to keep fans away.