Spain takes on Cabo Verde in Atlanta's historic first match

The waiting is officially over, and history is unfolding right now in the heart of the city. The opening whistle has blown, and Atlanta’s first-ever FIFA World Cup™ match is officially underway inside a completely sold-out, roaring Mercedes-Benz Stadium—known internationally for the tournament as Atlanta Stadium. Global powerhouse Spain is squaring off against Cabo Verde to kick off Bracket 2 operations, marking a high-stakes tactical battle on the pitch. This is the first of massive matches that will turn our city into the absolute epicenter of the international sports world over the next month.