Hélio Oliveira – Cabo Verde | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Hélio Oliveira
Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela
Date of BirthMay 3, 2002 (age 24)
Place of BirthAlmada, Portugal
Height / Weight176 / 69
PositionForward
Current ClubMaccabi Tel Aviv
124
Career
Appearances
16
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 35 | 6 | 3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | 30 | 3 | 2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Segunda Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cup | 35 | 6 | 3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 124 | 16 | 9 |
55
Int'l
Caps
7
Int'l
Goals
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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 tournament outlook
Hélio Oliveira 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, Oliveira 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
Hélio Oliveira 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.
View full Cabo Verde team profile →Related players
Cabo Verde Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Márcio Rosa | Goalkeeper |
| Diney Borges | Defender |
| Telmo Arcanjo | Midfielder |
| Nuno da Costa | Attacker |
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