Has Ryan 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 Ryan Mendes play?

Ryan Mendes 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.

Ryan Mendes – Cabo Verde | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Ryan Mendes

Ryan Isaac Mendes da Graça

Date of BirthJanuary 8, 1990 (age 36)

Place of BirthMindelo, Cape Verde

Height / Weight178 / 75

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubIğdır FK

Career

Appearances

Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup	3	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	23	4	4
Türkiye Kupası	3	0	0
Friendlies	4	1	0
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification	5	3	0
Süper Lig	4	0	0
1. Lig	28	5	2
1. Lig	17	6	8
Türkiye Kupası	1	0	0
All Competitions	88	19	14

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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

Ryan 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 midfielder, 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

Ryan 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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