Watch World Cup 2026 in Cape Verde
In Cape Verde, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on RCV and Canal+ Afrique. RCV streams matches at no cost.
Cape Verde is a small island nation that punches well above its weight in African football, reaching the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in 2013 and 2021 as the Blue Sharks built one of the continent's most surprising football stories. RCV provides free national television coverage while Canal+ Afrique offers the full premium World Cup experience.
Your Streaming Options
RCV
FREERadio e Televisao de Cabo Verde is the national broadcaster providing free-to-air World Cup coverage. No subscription or account required.
Canal+ Afrique
PAIDPan-African premium pay-TV service with comprehensive World Cup coverage. Subscriptions available through local operators and the myCANAL streaming app.
Watching from outside Cape Verde?
BBC iPlayer and SBS On Demand both stream all 104 matches free. A VPN lets Cape Verdean viewers access either service at no cost.
VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.
Did You Know?
Cape Verde's national team draws heavily on the diaspora of players born in Portugal, the Netherlands, and other European countries — a model that has allowed this nation of just 570,000 people to consistently compete at the highest level of African football.