Cape Verde will aim to write another chapter in their FIFA World Cup 2026 adventure when they take on Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match – and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
The Blue Sharks and the 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha have been one of the feel-good stories of the tournament. After holding Euro 2024 champions Spain to a stalemate in their first ever World Cup match, Bubista’s boys went toe-to-toe with two-time winners Uruguay to secure a deserved 2-2 draw, with Kevin Pina and Helio Varela scoring the archipelago’s first goals in the final. This means that a nation with a population of just 530,000 people has a realistic chance of reaching the knockout stage. A win over Saudi Arabia in Houston would secure a last-32 spot, while a draw would put them in the mix as one of the best third-place teams.
Saudi Arabia also know a win should be enough, despite heading into the final round of matches sitting bottom of Group H with just one point. The Green Falcons were victims of bad timing as they ran into a Spanish side that bounced back from their goalless draw against Cape Verde last time out, falling to a convincing 4-0 defeat. They will be hoping La Roja take that form into their clash with Uruguay, which kicks off at the same time as this, as a win for the Saudis, combined with the South Americans dropping points, would see Georgios Donis’ side in second place. Anything but a win and they will go home.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia for free
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in the USA
American viewers can watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia on FS1 and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
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How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV4 and ITVX.
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How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in Australia
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
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How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia.
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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: Match Information
When does Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia start?
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia starts at 1am BST / 10am AEST Saturday 27 June. It is at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26 in the US.
What are the squads for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Cape Verde
Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego).
Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK).
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Yannick Semedo (Farense).
Extenders: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir).
Saudi Arabia
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais (Al-Ula), Nawaf Al-Aqidi (Al-Nassr), Ahmed Al-Kassar (Al-Qadsiah).
Defenders: Abdulelah Al Amri (Al Nassr), Hassan Tambakti (Al Hilal), Jehad Thikri (Al Qadsiah), Ali Lajami (Al Hilal), Hassan Kadesh (Al Ittihad), Saud Abdulhamid (Lens), Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Al Qadsiah), Ali Majrashi (Al Ahli), (Al Nawli) Sultan Al-Ghannam (Al Nassr).
Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno (Al Hilal), Abdullah Al Khaibari (Al Nassr), Ziyad Al Johani (Al Ahli), Nasser Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Musab Al Juwayr (Al Qadsiah), Alaa Al Hajji (Neom), Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Khalid Al Ghannam, (Alyman Yahyr).
Extenders: Firas Al Buraikan (Al Ahli), Saleh Al Shehri (Al Ittihad), Abdullah Al Hamdan (Al Nassr).
|
Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Spain |
4 |
4 |
|
2 |
Uruguay |
0 |
2 |
|
3 |
Cape Verde |
0 |
2 |
|
4 |
Saudi Arabia |
-4 |
1 |
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