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

Cape Verde have officially qualified for the World Cup for the first time in the national team’s history.

Cabo Verde secured their spot as they finished at the top of CAF Group D in the African qualifiers.

The national team is currently coached by Pedro Leitão Brito.

Cape Verde Likely XI for World Cup 2026

Vozinha; Moreira, Costa, Lopes, Fernandes; Pina, Monteiro, Duarte; Mendes, Semedo, and Livramento.

Cape Verde: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the Cape Verde national team has been drawn into Group H, where they will play three matches across the United States and Mexico:
June 15 vs Spain (USA) – 12:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM local (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
June 21 vs Uruguay (USA) – 6:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM local (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens)
June 26 vs Saudi Arabia (Mexico) – 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM local (Estadio Akron, Zapopan)