Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Cape Verde match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Cape Verde will play in Group H and opens group play against Spain before facing Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.

🇨🇻 Cape Verde Team Overview

Cape Verde enters its first-ever World Cup with a squad that has already made history. The team combines determination, organization, and a core of players who have helped push the country to a new level on the international stage.

Confederation: CAF
Group: Group H
Head coach: Bubista
Nickname: Blue Sharks

📅 Cape Verde Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 15, 2026	Spain vs Cape Verde	12:00 PM	Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
June 21, 2026	Uruguay vs Cape Verde	6:00 PM	Miami	Hard Rock Stadium
June 26, 2026	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia	8:00 PM	Houston	NRG Stadium

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Cape Verde Projected Squad

This projected Cape Verde squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Vozinha
Bruno Varela
Dylan Silva

🛡️ Defenders

Stopira
Roberto Lopes
Steven Moreira
Jeffry Fortes
João Paulo
Logan Costa
Ylan Gomes

⚙️ Midfielders

Ryan Mendes
Kevin Pina
Jamiro Monteiro
Kenny Rocha Santos
Deroy Duarte
Laros Duarte

🎯 Forwards

Bebé
Willy Semedo
Benchimol
Gilson Tavares
Dailon Livramento

🧑‍🏫 Cape Verde Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Bubista
Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Cape Verde confirms the final World Cup setup.

🔥 Key Cape Verde Players To Watch

Ryan Mendes – a senior attacking leader with major importance to the team.
Roberto Lopes – an experienced defender and major leader at the back.
Jamiro Monteiro – a midfielder who can help connect play and bring composure.
Kevin Pina – an important central midfielder for balance and control.
Bebé – a recognizable attacking option with experience and quality.
Willy Semedo – a dangerous forward who can create problems in transition.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Bruno Varela
DEF: Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Logan Costa, Jeffry Fortes
MID: Kevin Pina, Jamiro Monteiro, Kenny Rocha Santos
FWD: Ryan Mendes, Bebé, Willy Semedo

🏆 Cape Verde World Cup History

Cape Verde has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history, making 2026 a landmark tournament for the nation. Reaching the finals is already one of the biggest achievements in Cape Verdean football.

📊 Cape Verde Group Information

Cape Verde is in Group H alongside:

Cape Verde
Spain
Uruguay
Saudi Arabia

View Group H Schedule

🔗 More Cape Verde World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Cape Verde federation website:

Cape Verde Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.