🇨🇻 How to watch Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Cape Verde reach the 2026 World Cup through CAF and have been drawn into Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Cape Verde have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch Cape Verde in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch Cape Verde without cable
You do not need cable to follow Cape Verde. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow Cape Verde in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Cape Verde's road to the World Cup
Cape Verde, a small African island nation, achieve a historic first-ever World Cup qualification. Cape Verde reach the 2026 World Cup through CAF and have landed in Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Cape Verde key players
- Ryan Mendes — Experienced attacker and team leader
Cape Verde fixtures
In the group stage, Cape Verde play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Monday Jun 15, Cape Verde face Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. On Sunday Jun 21, Cape Verde face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
On Friday Jun 26, Cape Verde face Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Cape Verde in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 1:00 PMJun 15 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 11:00 AMJun 15 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 2:00 PMJun 15 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 12:00 PMJun 15 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 10:00 AMJun 15 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 7:00 PMJun 15 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 6:00 PMJun 21 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 4:00 PMJun 21 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 7:00 PMJun 21 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 5:00 PMJun 21 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 3:00 PMJun 21 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 12:00 AMJun 22 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 8:00 PMJun 26 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 6:00 PMJun 26 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 9:00 PMJun 26 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 7:00 PMJun 26 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 5:00 PMJun 26 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 2:00 AMJun 27 |
What to expect from Cape Verde
As debutants, they face the tournament with the hope of competing against bigger rivals. A spirited, united side that makes the most of talent scattered across European leagues.
Advancing from the group
Cape Verde need a top-two finish in Group H to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cape Verde in Spanish?+
Every Cape Verde match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Cape Verde free to watch in Spanish?+
When Cape Verde is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is Cape Verde in?+
Cape Verde is in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
When does Cape Verde play next?+
Cape Verde's next match kicks off on Jun 15 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Cape Verde play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does Cape Verde play today?+
If Cape Verde have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is Cape Verde on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Cape Verde without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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