Has Edilson Monteiro played in a World Cup before?

2026 will be Cabo Verde's World Cup debut or return after a long absence.

What position does Edilson Monteiro play?

Edilson Monteiro plays as a defender for Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Cabo Verde in at the 2026 World Cup?

Cabo Verde are in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia.

When does Cabo Verde play at the World Cup?

Cabo Verde's first match is on 2026-06-15 against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.

How old is Edilson Monteiro?

Edilson Monteiro is 31 years old.

Edilson Monteiro – Cabo Verde | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Edilson Monteiro

Edilson Alberto Monteiro Sanches Borges

Date of BirthJanuary 17, 1995 (age 31)

Place of BirthTarrafal, Cape Verde

Height / Weight185 / 78

PositionDefender

Current ClubAl Bataeh

Career

Appearances

Career

Goals

2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls
World Cup	3	0
League Cup	11	1
Friendlies	4	3
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	1	0
Pro League	24	0
All Competitions	43	4

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World Cup 2026

Group H →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Spain	3	2	1	0	5	7
2	Cabo Verde	3	0	3	0	0	3
3	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2
4	Saudi Arabia	3	0	2	1	-4	2

2026-06-15Spain vs Cabo VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta→2026-06-21Uruguay vs Cabo VerdeHard Rock Stadium, Miami→2026-06-26Cabo Verde vs Saudi ArabiaNRG Stadium, Houston→

2026 tournament outlook

Edilson Monteiro will represent Cabo Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cabo Verde have been drawn in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. As a defender, Monteiro will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Cabo Verde's best World Cup finish is Debut (2026). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup

Edilson Monteiro is part of the Cabo Verde squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Bubista, alongside Márcio Rosa, Diney Borges, Telmo Arcanjo, and Nuno da Costa among the key players.

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