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
🔗 More Cape Verde World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Cape Verde federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.