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) |

Team photo coming soon
Group H standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovane Cabral | FW | 27 | Estrela | 1+ | 2 goals, 1 assists (Primeira Liga) |
| 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) |
| Diney Borges | DF | 30 | Al Bataeh | — | 0 goals, 1 assists (Pro League) |
| 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.
Spain
Cabo Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay
Brazil
Argentina
France
England
Germany
Portugal
Netherlands
Mexico
USA