Marc Cucurella Starts for Spain vs Cape Verde

Marc Cucurella, the 27-year-old left-back signed by Real Madrid, is in the starting line‑up for Spain against Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H opener in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the lineup. Real Madrid announced the €55 million deal with €5 million add‑ons earlier today and secured Cucurella on a six‑year contract running to 2032. His inclusion follows a period when the club had no player in the Spain World Cup squad, a first in its history, and resolves that gap for the national team.