The FIFA World Cup 2026 opens on June 15 with Spain facing Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kraken was named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the tournament on June 9, 2026, making it the first crypto exchange to hold such a designation with FIFA.

The match itself

Spain vs Cape Verde is a Group H fixture scheduled for a 12:00 PM ET kickoff. It’s Match 14 of the tournament.

For Cape Verde, it’s the island nation’s first-ever World Cup appearance.

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