Atlanta, June 15 -- Cape Verde coach Bubista said that the team wants to display themselves on the big stage and "want to compete" as they make their FIFA World Cup debut against Spain on Monday.

Ahead of the first Group H clash, Bubista said the World Cup is a dream come true for Cape Verde and a chance to showcase the country on the global stage. .

"We want to display our country, so it's an amazing opportunity to be able to show our country to the world. We are very much happy to face Spain in our opener. It's a wonderful start. This is a dream coming true," he said as quoted by Reuters.

"We want to show everything we've prepared for during the qualification period. We want to compete and bring our identity," Bubista added.

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