🇨🇻 Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Fri Jun 26 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • NRG Stadium, Houston, USA
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Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia — what to expect
Cabo Verde meet Saudi Arabia in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #70 and #60 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Bubista will set out Cabo Verde, while Hervé Renard leads Saudi Arabia — captained by Ryan Mendes and Salem Al-Dawsari.
Cabo Verde face Saudi Arabia in Group H at NRG Stadium, Houston. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group H.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia live streaming
Streaming guide
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia TV channels (global)
| Country / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+ |
FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia where to watch
Stadium & venue
NRG Stadium
Houston's enclosed venue. Capacity: 72,220 (Houston, TX, USA).
Opened 2002. Houston Texans.
Travel: METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park.
Fan tips: Climate controlled — relief from Texas summer heat.
Full stadium guide →Team news & predicted lineups
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde predicted XI
Coach Bubista is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Ryan Mendes.
- Cabo Verde Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Cabo Verde Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Cabo Verde Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia predicted XI
Coach Hervé Renard likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Salem Al-Dawsari.
- Saudi Arabia Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Saudi Arabia Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Saudi Arabia Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.