For football supporters in Cape Verde, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a landmark and deeply emotional event in the nation’s sporting history. With the tournament expanding to a record 48 teams, Cape Verde will be among the participating nations, and local football fans will undoubtedly want to follow the competition closely from start to finish.
As the matches are being staged in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the kick-off times are generally well-suited for viewers following along from Cape Verde Time (CVT). While there will be some late-night fixtures, many matches—especially the headline encounters—can be watched without early-morning inconvenience.
The purpose of this page is to present the full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Cape Verde Time (CVT), covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching at home, with friends, or at local fan gatherings, this schedule helps you stay perfectly aligned with the tournament.
Cape Verde Time (CVT) operates at UTC−1 throughout the year. As daylight saving time is not observed in Cape Verde, all kick-off times shown on this page remain consistent for the duration of the World Cup.
🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance
First played in Uruguay in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has grown into the largest sporting event in the world in terms of global audience. What began as a competition with just 13 participating teams has evolved into a truly global tournament, expanding to 48 nations from the 2026 edition—a clear sign of football’s growing reach, strength, and popularity.
African football has increasingly become a vital part of the World Cup story. From Cameroon’s historic run to the quarter-finals in 1990, to Senegal’s breakthrough performance in 2002, and Morocco’s remarkable semi-final finish in 2022, African teams have repeatedly challenged and defeated traditional football powers, reshaping their global reputation.
The expanded 48-team format opens up new opportunities for nations such as Cape Verde, allowing emerging football countries to gain exposure at the highest level of the game and potentially leave a lasting mark on World Cup history.
Below is a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:
| Year | Host Nation | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar | Argentina |
| 2018 | Russia | France |
| 2014 | Brazil | Germany |
| 2010 | South Africa | Spain |
| 2006 | Germany | Italy |
⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Nations | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Tournament Dates | 11 June – 19 July 2026 |
| Total Teams | 48 |
| Total Matches | 104 |
| Time Zone Used on This Page | Cape Verde Time (CVT, UTC−1) |
| Final Venue | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA |
Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde at the FIFA World CupCape Verde is set to be one of the most exciting stories of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their qualification represents a major milestone for the island nation and reflects years of steady progress in both African and global football.
With technical quality, tactical discipline, and a strong core of Europe-based players, Cape Verde have steadily raised their competitive level and have shown the ability to challenge stronger opponents. Their qualification is further proof that African football is growing in depth and competitiveness.
For Cape Verdean fans, the World Cup means far more than just the matches—it is a symbol of national pride, unity, and international recognition. Each appearance on football’s biggest stage adds to the sporting identity and heritage of the nation.
Cape Verde’s Matches in Cape Verde Time (CVT)
| Date | Time | Team 1 Score Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
15 June, 2026 (Monday) |
3:00 PM (CVT) |  Spain
vs
Cape Verde  |
21 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
9:00 PM (CVT) |  Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde |
26 June, 2026 (Friday) |
11:00 PM (CVT) | Cape Verde
vs
Saudi Arabia  |
It is quite a challenge for Cape Verde to progress from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having been drawn into a strong and competitive group.
The squad will begin their campaign by facing Spain on 15 June, followed by a match against Uruguay on 21 June, before wrapping up the group stage with a fixture against Saudi Arabia on 26 June.
With Spain and Uruguay being two of the great football nations, Cape Verde’s qualification chances appear slim on paper. However, the final group match against Saudi Arabia could be the fixture where Cape Verde might realistically pick up points and leave a positive impression on the tournament.
No matter the outcome, Cape Verde will take to the pitch with immense pride and determination. Each group-stage match is not only a matter of honour and making their fans proud, but also an opportunity to gain valuable experience and continue their journey on football’s biggest stage.
🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Cape Verde Time)
For viewers following Cape Verde Time (CVT), most matches will kick off during the late evening and night hours, with some high-profile fixtures extending into the early morning.
The opening match of the tournament will kick off on 11 June 2026 at 6:00 PM (CVT), while the final will be played on 19 July 2026 at 6:00 PM (CVT).
Below is the full list of all 104 matches, shown in Cape Verde Time. Use the filters to find fixtures by team, venue, or stage.
| Date | Time | Team 1 Score Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
11 June, 2026 (Thursday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |  Mexico
vs
South Africa  |
12 June, 2026 (Friday) |
1:00 AM (CVT) |  South Korea
vs
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL |
6:00 PM (CVT) |  Canada
vs
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH | |
13 June, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |  USA
vs
Paraguay  |
6:00 PM (CVT) |  Qatar
vs
Switzerland  | |
9:00 PM (CVT) |  Brazil
vs
Morocco  | |
14 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |  Haiti
vs
Scotland  |
3:00 AM (CVT) |  Australia
vs
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS | |
4:00 PM (CVT) |  Germany
vs
Curaçao  | |
7:00 PM (CVT) |  Netherlands
vs
Japan  | |
10:00 PM (CVT) |  Ivory Coast
vs
Ecuador  | |
15 June, 2026 (Monday) |
1:00 AM (CVT) |
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB
vs
Tunisia  |
3:00 PM (CVT) | Spain
vs
Cape Verde | |
6:00 PM (CVT) |  Belgium
vs
Egypt  | |
9:00 PM (CVT) | Saudi Arabia
vs
Uruguay | |
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |  Iran
vs
New Zealand  |
6:00 PM (CVT) |  France
vs
Senegal  | |
9:00 PM (CVT) |
BOL/SUR/IRQ
vs
Norway  | |
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |  Argentina
vs
Algeria  |
3:00 AM (CVT) |  Austria
vs
Jordan  | |
4:00 PM (CVT) |  Portugal
vs
NCL/JAM/COD | |
7:00 PM (CVT) |  England
vs
Croatia  | |
10:00 PM (CVT) |  Ghana
vs
Panama  | |
18 June, 2026 (Thursday) |
1:00 AM (CVT) |  Uzbekistan
vs
Colombia  |
3:00 PM (CVT) |
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
vs
South Africa | |
6:00 PM (CVT) | Switzerland
vs
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH | |
9:00 PM (CVT) | Canada
vs
Qatar | |
19 June, 2026 (Friday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) | Mexico
vs
South Korea |
6:00 PM (CVT) | USA
vs
Australia | |
9:00 PM (CVT) | Scotland
vs
Morocco | |
20 June, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) | Brazil
vs
Haiti |
3:00 AM (CVT) |
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
vs
Paraguay | |
4:00 PM (CVT) | Netherlands
vs
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB | |
7:00 PM (CVT) | Germany
vs
Ivory Coast | |
11:00 PM (CVT) | Ecuador
vs
Curaçao | |
21 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
3:00 AM (CVT) | Tunisia
vs
Japan |
3:00 PM (CVT) | Spain
vs
Saudi Arabia | |
6:00 PM (CVT) | Belgium
vs
Iran | |
9:00 PM (CVT) | Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde | |
22 June, 2026 (Monday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) | New Zealand
vs
Egypt |
4:00 PM (CVT) | Argentina
vs
Austria | |
8:00 PM (CVT) | France
vs
BOL/SUR/IRQ | |
11:00 PM (CVT) | Norway
vs
Senegal | |
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday) |
2:00 AM (CVT) | Jordan
vs
Algeria |
4:00 PM (CVT) | Portugal
vs
Uzbekistan | |
7:00 PM (CVT) | England
vs
Ghana | |
10:00 PM (CVT) | Panama
vs
Croatia | |
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday) |
1:00 AM (CVT) | Colombia
vs
NCL/JAM/COD |
6:00 PM (CVT) | Switzerland
vs
Canada | |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH
vs
Qatar | |
9:00 PM (CVT) | Scotland
vs
Brazil | |
9:00 PM (CVT) | Morocco
vs
Haiti | |
25 June, 2026 (Thursday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
vs
Mexico |
12:00 AM (CVT) | South Africa
vs
South Korea | |
7:00 PM (CVT) | Curaçao
vs
Ivory Coast | |
7:00 PM (CVT) | Ecuador
vs
Germany | |
10:00 PM (CVT) | Japan
vs
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB | |
10:00 PM (CVT) | Tunisia
vs
Netherlands | |
26 June, 2026 (Friday) |
1:00 AM (CVT) |
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
vs
USA |
1:00 AM (CVT) | Paraguay
vs
Australia | |
6:00 PM (CVT) | Norway
vs
France | |
6:00 PM (CVT) | Senegal
vs
BOL/SUR/IRQ | |
11:00 PM (CVT) | Cape Verde
vs
Saudi Arabia | |
11:00 PM (CVT) | Uruguay
vs
Spain | |
27 June, 2026 (Saturday) |
2:00 AM (CVT) | Egypt
vs
Iran |
2:00 AM (CVT) | New Zealand
vs
Belgium | |
8:00 PM (CVT) | Panama
vs
England | |
8:00 PM (CVT) | Croatia
vs
Ghana | |
10:30 PM (CVT) | Colombia
vs
Portugal | |
10:30 PM (CVT) |
NCL/JAM/COD
vs
Uzbekistan | |
28 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
1:00 AM (CVT) | Algeria
vs
Austria |
1:00 AM (CVT) | Jordan
vs
Argentina | |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Runner-up Group A
vs
Runner-up Group B | |
29 June, 2026 (Monday) |
4:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group C
vs
Runner-up Group F |
7:30 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group E
vs
3rd Group A/B/C/D/F | |
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |
Winner Group F
vs
Runner-up Group C |
4:00 PM (CVT) |
Runner-up Group E
vs
Runner-up Group I | |
8:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group I
vs
3rd Group C/D/F/G/H | |
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |
Winner Group A
vs
3rd Group C/E/F/H/I |
3:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group L
vs
3rd Group E/H/I/J/K | |
7:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group G
vs
3rd Group A/E/H/I/J | |
11:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group D
vs
3rd Group B/E/F/I/J | |
2 July, 2026 (Thursday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group H
vs
Runner-up Group J |
10:00 PM (CVT) |
Runner-up Group K
vs
Runner-up Group L | |
3 July, 2026 (Friday) |
2:00 AM (CVT) |
Winner Group B
vs
3rd Group E/F/G/I/J |
5:00 PM (CVT) |
Runner-up Group D
vs
Runner-up Group G | |
9:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Group J
vs
Runner-up Group H | |
4 July, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:30 AM (CVT) |
Winner Group K
vs
3rd Group D/E/I/J/L |
4:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 73
vs
Winner Match 75 | |
8:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 74
vs
Winner Match 77 | |
5 July, 2026 (Sunday) |
7:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 76
vs
Winner Match 78 |
11:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 79
vs
Winner Match 80 | |
6 July, 2026 (Monday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 83
vs
Winner Match 84 |
11:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 81
vs
Winner Match 82 | |
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday) |
3:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 86
vs
Winner Match 88 |
7:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 85
vs
Winner Match 87 | |
9 July, 2026 (Thursday) |
7:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 89
vs
Winner Match 90 |
10 July, 2026 (Friday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 93
vs
Winner Match 94 |
11 July, 2026 (Saturday) |
8:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 91
vs
Winner Match 92 |
12 July, 2026 (Sunday) |
12:00 AM (CVT) |
Winner Match 95
vs
Winner Match 96 |
14 July, 2026 (Tuesday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 97
vs
Winner Match 98 |
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 99
vs
Winner Match 100 |
18 July, 2026 (Saturday) |
8:00 PM (CVT) |
Loser Match 101
vs
Loser Match 102 |
19 July, 2026 (Sunday) |
6:00 PM (CVT) |
Winner Match 101
vs
Winner Match 102 |
🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three North American nations and 16 cities, making it the most geographically expansive World Cup in history.
The United States will host the majority of matches, while Canada and Mexico contribute historic venues and passionate football cultures.
United States
Canada
Mexico📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Cape Verde
- RTCV – National broadcaster
- New World TV – Pan-African rights holder
- SuperSport (DStv/GOtv) – Full tournament coverage
- FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content
🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones
❓ Cape Verde Time (CVT) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs
Q1. Are all kick-off times shown in Cape Verde Time?
Yes. All match times on this page are displayed in Cape Verde Time (CVT).
Q2. Does Cape Verde observe daylight saving time?
No. Cape Verde uses the same time zone year-round.
Q3. Is Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Cape Verde are one of the 48 qualified teams for the 2026 tournament.
Q4. What time will most matches kick off in CVT?
Most matches will be played in the evening and late-night hours, with some early-morning fixtures.
With a historic qualification, passionate supporters, and a clear schedule in Cape Verde Time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable moments for fans across Cape Verde. Bookmark this page and follow every step of your nation’s World Cup journey.
