How will Cabo Verde line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

Cabo Verde have made a historic debut in World Cup 2026 as they qualified for the tournament for the first time ever.

They secured their spot in the Mundial 2026 after winning Group D of the African (CAF) qualifiers with a 3-0 victory over Eswatini.

Cabo Verde are in Group H along with Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia.

Cabo Verde full squad for World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers: Josimar Dias “Vozinha” (Chaves), Márcio da Rosa (Montana), Carlos Santos (San Diego)

Defenders: Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), João Paulo Fernandes (FCSB), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Roberto Lopes “Pico” (Shamrock Rovers), Kelvin Pires (SJK), Ianique Tavares “Stopira” (Torreense), Edilson Borges “Diney” (Al Bataeh)

Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitória de Guimarães), Yannick Semedo (Farense), Laros Duarte (Puskás Akadémia), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar)

Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Iğdır), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Nuno Da Costa (İstanbul Başakşehir), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Tolyatti), Hélio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv)

Cabo Verde Likely XI for World Cup 2026

GK: Vozinha; DF: Steven Moreira, Logan Costa, Roberto Lopes, João Paulo Fernandes; MF: Kevin Pina, Jamiro Monteiro, Deroy Duarte; FW: Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Dailon Livramento.

Cabo Verde: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the Cabo Verde national team has been drawn into Group H, where they will play three matches across the United States:

June 15 vs Spain – 12:00 PM ET (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)

June 21 vs Uruguay – 6:00 PM ET (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens)

June 26 vs Saudi Arabia – 8:00 PM ET (NRG Stadium, Houston)