The excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues today, June 15, with several highly anticipated matches taking place across Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
One of the fixtures attracting major attention from African football fans is Spain versus Cape Verde, where the European champions begin their campaign against a Cape Verde side making their first-ever World Cup appearance.
It is a major test for Cape Verde, but also an opportunity to prove they did not qualify by chance. The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 PM local time.
Elsewhere, Africa’s attention will also be on the clash between Belgium and Egypt at 4:00 PM, where the Pharaohs face one of the most experienced squads featuring players from top European leagues.
Egypt will be looking for a positive result to strengthen their chances in a highly competitive group.
Another key fixture sees Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay in a match that brings South American flair against Asian discipline and energy, with Uruguay expected to rely on their international tournament experience.
There is also a matchup between Iran and New Zealand, which promises a physically intense and tactical battle as both teams fight for valuable early points in the group stage.
