Has Garry Mendes played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Garry Mendes play?

Garry Mendes plays as a forward 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.

Garry Mendes – Cabo Verde | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Garry Mendes

Garry Mendes Rodrigues

Date of BirthNovember 27, 1990 (age 35)

Place of BirthRotterdam, Netherlands

Height / Weight173 / 73

PositionForward

Current ClubApollon Limassol

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup	2	0	0
Cup	1	1	0
Friendlies	3	1	0
1. Division	31	2	2
Süper Lig	26	4	3
1. Lig	2	0	0
Türkiye Kupası	1	0	0
All Competitions	66	8	5

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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

Garry Mendes 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 forward, Mendes 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

Garry Mendes 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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