Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 63 |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Manager | Bubista |
| Captain | Stopira |
| Nickname | Blue Sharks |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 1 |
| Best Finish | Debut (2026) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group H (Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde) |
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Group H standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Cabo Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilson Benchimol | FW | 24 | Akron | — | 2 goals, 3 assists (Premier League) |
| D. Livramento | FW | 24 | Hellas Verona | 1+ | 1 goals, 1 assists (Serie A) |
| Kevin Pina | MF | 28 | FC Krasnodar | 1+ | 3 goals, 1 assists (Premier League) |
| Stopira | DF | 37 | Torreense | — | 6 apps (Segunda Liga) |
| Vózinha | GK | 39 | Chaves | 1+ | 4 apps (Segunda Liga) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Cabo Verde wins Group H | 2nd Group J | SoFi Stadium |
| If Cabo Verde finishes 2nd | Winner Group J | Hard Rock Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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