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- Spain vs Cape Verde Kick-Off time: 5pm BST / 12pm ET / 2am AEST (Tue)
- Watch free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)
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Spain take on Cape Verde in their World Cup opener and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Two years on from their Euro 2024 triumph, Spain are looking to emulate the heroes of 2010 and replicate their continental success on the global stage.
Luis de la Fuente's side are many people's favorites to win FIFA World Cup 2026, with the players that raced to European Championship glory now two years older, wiser and — dare we say it — perhaps even better. Star wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are still aged only 18 and 23 respectively and both appear to have shrugged off late-season injuries in time to feature at the tournament. A wealth of talent across the squad means Spain will be expected to cruise past World Cup debutants Cape Verde as they begin their quest to win the tournament for the second time.
This Group H opener promises to be a baptism of fire for Cape Verde, who play their first-ever World Cup game against arguably the strongest team at the tournament. The West African nation gave an indicator of their level with a 3-0 friendly win over Serbia earlier this month, but this Spain side are a different beast entirely. Manager Pedro Brito has found success playing a direct style, with his team well-organized and a threat from set-pieces, and these strengths will surely have to come to the fore if Cape Verde are to get a result in Atlanta.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Spain vs Cape Verde for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde for free
Spain vs Cape Verde is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
- 🇬🇧 UK: ITV (English commentary)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT
- 🇫🇷 France: M6
- 🇩🇪 Germany: Das Erste
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
- 🇪🇸 Spain: RTVE
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT
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How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde in the US
US viewers can watch Spain vs Cape Verde on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish comms).
You can watch every World Cup game on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Spain vs Cape Verde on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock as well.
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How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Spain vs Cape Verde for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde in Australia
Spain vs Cape Verde will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde in Canada
In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Spain vs Cape Verde.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
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Spain vs Cape Verde: Match Information
What time does Spain vs Cape Verde start?
Spain vs Cape Verde kicks-off at 5pm BST / 12pm ET on Monday, June 15. That's 2am AEST on Tuesday, June 16 in Australia.
What are the squads for Spain vs Cape Verde?
Spain
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen).
Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris St-Germain), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid).
Forwards: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo).
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).
Forwards: 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).
Position | Team | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Spain | 0 | 0 |
2 | Cape Verde | 0 | 0 |
3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 |
4 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 |
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