FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Cape Verde Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Cape Verde time after the Uruguay draw, from the 11:00 p.m. CVT Saudi Arabia decider to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Cape Verde time now leads into a real Group H decider. Cabo Verde drew 0-0 with Spain, then fought Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami to reach two points. Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia starts at 11:00 p.m. CVT on Friday, June 26 at Houston Stadium, while Uruguay vs Spain starts at the same Cape Verde-time slot in Guadalajara. The final then starts at 6:00 p.m. CVT on Sunday, July 19.
Timeanddate shows no clock change in Praia during 2026, so Cape Verde stays on CVT at UTC-1 throughout the tournament. FIFA lists Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia as Match 65 at 00:00 UTC on June 27, which converts to 11:00 p.m. CVT on June 26. The 2026 World Cup started on June 11 and ends on July 19, so Cape Verde viewers get the final group night before midnight instead of after it.
Local interest is huge because the Cape Verde national team can still turn two draws into a knockout push. Spain lead Group H with four points, while Uruguay and Cabo Verde both sit on two points before the final matchday. A Cape Verde-specific schedule keeps the Blue Sharks' CVT kickoff, Group H table pressure, and legal viewing route clear in one place.
Cape Verde uses CVT at UTC-1 throughout the World Cup, so every kickoff runs three hours ahead of ET. Cabo Verde drew 0-0 with Spain and 2-2 with Uruguay, so Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia is next at 11:00 p.m. CVT on Friday, June 26. The final begins at 6:00 p.m. CVT on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Cape Verde (CVT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Cape Verde Time (CVT, UTC-1).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | CVT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CVT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CVT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CVT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. CVT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CVT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 20, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CVT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CVT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CVT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CVT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 26, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CVT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Cape Verde (CVT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Cape Verde Time (CVT, UTC-1).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | CVT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | 4:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | 12 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | 7 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CVT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | 11 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | 9:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. CVT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CVT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CVT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CVT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CVT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CVT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CVT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Cape Verde gets one of the cleaner African knockout calendars. The earliest knockout ties land at 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. CVT, while the latest matches move to 11:00 p.m., 12:00 a.m., 12:30 a.m., and 2:00 a.m. CVT. The final becomes one of the easiest nights in the tournament because it starts at 6:00 p.m. CVT on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Cape Verde Fans
Cape Verde viewers get a strong final group window. The Spain match started at 3:00 p.m. CVT, the Uruguay match started at 9:00 p.m. CVT, and Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia now starts at 11:00 p.m. CVT. Use the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule before lineups, because both Group H matches kick off together.
New World TV and SuperSport remain the main regional viewing references for Cape Verde fans. New World TV has promoted World Cup coverage across more than 40 African countries, while SuperSport carries broad tournament coverage across DStv and streaming products. Check the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast guide before kickoff, since channel placement can differ by package and match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Cape Verde's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Cape Verde time?
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia kicks off at 11:00 p.m. CVT on Friday, June 26. Houston Stadium hosts that final Group H match.
What was the Uruguay vs Cabo Verde result at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Uruguay and Cabo Verde drew 2-2 on Sunday, June 21. Cabo Verde moved to two points after two Group H matches.
What time is Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia in Cape Verde time?
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia starts at 11:00 p.m. CVT on Friday, June 26. That final Group H match is Cape Verde's latest group-stage kickoff.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Cape Verde time?
The final starts at 6:00 p.m. CVT on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts the title match.
Where can fans in Cape Verde watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Cape Verde viewers should start with New World TV and SuperSport. Confirm the exact TV channel or stream before kickoff because access can vary by package.
Cape Verde viewers now have one Group H night left after two draws against Spain and Uruguay. Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia starts at 11:00 p.m. CVT on Friday, June 26, with Uruguay vs Spain running at the same time.
Keep the Cape Verde clock pinned before the final group night and the knockout draw. Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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