Has Jovane Borges played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Jovane Borges play?

Jovane Borges plays as a midfielder 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.

Jovane Borges – Cabo Verde | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Jovane Borges

Jovane Eduardo Borges Cabral

Date of BirthJune 14, 1998 (age 28)

Place of BirthAssomada, Cape Verde

Height / Weight174 / 72

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubEstrela

Career

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Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup	1	0	0
Friendlies	26	2	1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	4	0	0
Primeira Liga	4	0	0
Primeira Liga	27	7	1
All Competitions	62	9	2

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Cabo Verde's group: Group H →

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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

Jovane Borges 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 midfielder, Borges 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

Jovane Borges 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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