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Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands are dancing
Premiere for Sema, Semedo and Gary Rodrigues
Four games are included in Monday's schedule at the 2026 World Cup. Premiere for Sema's Sweden and for Cape Verde of Semedo and Gary Rodrigues, who will face the European champions, Spain.
Sweden returns to the World Cup finals with the aim of proving that they remain a force to be reckoned with in European football. The Scandinavians secured their presence in the tournament through the European playoffs and aspire to start their obligations on the right foot in a highly demanding group, which also includes the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
Graham Potter's team has significant quality in the attacking line and several players who excel in the top European leagues. Victor Gökeres and Alexander Isak make up one of the most dangerous attacking duos in the competition, while Anthony Elanga, Dejan Kulusevski and Emil Forsberg offer creativity, speed and experience. In the defensive line, Viktor Lindelev and Isak Heen are the benchmarks of a team that seeks to combine strength and balance.
They will face an always competitive Tunisia, which is again participating in the final phase of the World Cup with the aim of achieving something it did not manage in its previous appearances: to qualify for the knockout stages. Sabri Lamoussi's team has experience in major competitions and is characterized by its defensive discipline and combativeness.
The Tunisians rely on players such as Anibal Meibri, Montasar Talbi, Aymen Dahmen and Wahbi Hazri, as long as he continues to be in the national team's plans. Their philosophy remains known: organized defense, few risks and an attempt to exploit the spaces left by the opponent.
Competitively, Sweden is expected to have more possession and seek to move the game close to the Tunisian region, capitalizing on the quality of their midfielders. The African team will likely emphasize the cohesion of their lines and seek their chances through quick counter-attacks and set pieces.
The match will be played at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, one of the most modern stadiums in the competition, with the interest being particularly high as it is a game that could prove decisive in the battle for qualification. In a group where the Netherlands is considered favorites, each point takes on a special significance for the other teams.
Spain opens its obligations at the 2026 World Cup with the aim of confirming the title of one of the big favorites of the tournament. "Furia Roja" travels to the United States with high ambitions and the belief that it has all the necessary elements to claim the top of world football.
Luis de la Fuente's team is presented with one of the most quality and talented rosters of recent years. Rodri is the leader of the midfield, while around him stand out players such as Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata. Ball possession, intensity in pressing, and constant creation of chances remain the key characteristics of a team that wants to impose its own rhythm from the first minute of each match.
Cape Verde, which is experiencing the greatest moment in its football history, will face it. The first participation in the final phase of the World Cup is a huge achievement for the small African country, which managed to overcome all obstacles and secure a place among the top national teams on the planet.
The "Blue Sharks" rely mainly on combativeness, team operation and players who play in championships in Portugal and other European countries. They know that their mission against Spain is extremely difficult, yet they aspire to be competitive and enjoy a historic moment for their country's football.
Competitively, everything indicates that Spain will dominate possession and will try to press from the first minutes, looking for a quick goal that will allow them to control the match. The quality of Pedri, Yamal and Nico Williams in the creative part can create many problems for the opposing defense, while the presence of Morata offers solutions in the box.
Cape Verde is expected to line up with an emphasis on defensive organization, seeking to keep the spaces closed and take advantage of the opportunities that will arise on the counterattacks, with Semedo and Gary Rodrigues optimistic that they will lead their team to the big surprise. Discipline and dedication to the plan will be basic conditions for him to remain competitive against an opponent of clearly superior quality.
The match will be played at the impressive Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, in front of thousands of fans who are expected to create an excellent atmosphere for the premiere of the two teams in Group 8. For Spain, the goal is clear: victory and a convincing performance that will confirm the high expectations. For Cape Verde, participation in the event alone is a historic milestone, but this does not mean that it will be presented without ambition.
Belgium begins its obligations at the 2026 World Cup with the aim of proving that it remains one of the strong forces of European football, despite the fact that the famous "golden generation" is now in its final years. The "Red Devils" enter the tournament with ambitions for an important course and know that a positive start can give them the necessary impetus for the future.
Rudi Garcia's team still has a lot of quality and experience in its roster. Kevin De Bruyne continues to be the mastermind of the midfield, while Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Doku, Lois Openda, Charles De Ketelare and Artur Theate make up a core with personality and performances from the highest level. Although the team is in the process of renewal, it is still considered one of the favorites to qualify from Group 7.
He will face a particularly ambitious Egypt, who return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 2018. The "Pharaohs" want to leave their mark on the competition and claim qualification to the next phase, with Mohamed Salah as a great leader. The captain of the Egyptian national team remains the team's point of reference, while Omar Marmouss is also expected to play an important role, adding speed and quality to the attacking line.
Hossam Hassan's team relies on defensive organization, discipline and efficiency in counterattacks. Players like Mohamed Abdelmonem and Mohamed Khani offer stability at the back, with Egypt knowing that against a quality team like Belgium, it will take concentration and patience to claim a result.
Competitively, the Belgians are expected to be in control of possession and try to impose their rhythm through the creation of De Bruyne and the speed of their attackers. Egypt will likely take a more cautious approach, seeking its opportunities in the open space, where Salah and Marmous can become particularly dangerous.