Cape Verde Islands
2026 World Cup · Group H · 0 played, 0 pts
Everything you need on Cape Verde Islands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the full squad on a FIFA-style pitch, their group and fixtures, World Cup history, the key players to watch and the latest news, all in one place.
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Cape Verde Islands squad
26 players · Coach Bubista · tap a player for their profile
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Cape Verde Islands World Cup history
Cape Verde are making their first-ever World Cup appearance in 2026, a fairy-tale qualification for a tiny island nation that coincided with its 50th anniversary of independence. The Blue Sharks topped a tough CAF group ahead of heavyweights like Cameroon, winning eight of ten matches to reach the finals.
What to know for 2026
- Debutants at the 2026 World Cup, one of the smallest nations ever to qualify.
- Captain and record scorer Ryan Mendes leads a side dangerous on the counter-attack under coach Bubista.
- Drawn in a daunting group with Spain and Uruguay; simply being there is historic.
Cape Verde Islands on video
2026 WORLD CUP: CAPE VERDE — Michael Talks Football
Cape Verde Islands fixtures
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