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Strengths
Recent Cabo Verde squad/profile context; no FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announced.
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde Islands
Fixtures set / Group H / Key player pending
Group outlook
Group H
Cape Verde Islands have played 2 group matches and currently have 2 points.
Current record
2 pts
3 fixtures in current tournament data
2026 World Cup Status
Cape Verde Islands at the 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde Islands have played 2 group matches and currently have 2 points.
Results so far
2 playedUpcoming fixtures
1 scheduledPhase
Fixtures set
3 fixtures in current tournament data
Quick Facts
Guide essentials
Group H
Group
Pedro Leitão Brito
Head coach
Player watch pending
Core player
Jun 22, 2026
Data checked
CAF
Confederation
69
FIFA ranking
Debut or not yet available
World Cup appearances
Debut in 2026
Best World Cup
Debut in 2026
Last World Cup
Tournament storylines
What matters now
Why Cape Verde Islands are worth watching in 2026
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Concerns
Final squad, injuries, and role clarity should be checked again when official squad data is published.
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Fan storyline
Cape Verde qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup through the CAF qualifying campaign and will make their debut at the finals in 2026. As first-time participants, they have no previous World Cup tournament record. Their place at the tournament was secured after a strong qualifying run, and they now enter the competition as one of the most notable debutants in the field. Cape Verde are competing in Group H, where they face Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. With their squad already announced and their World Cup campaign under way, the 2026 tournament marks a historic new chapter for Cape Verde on the global stage.
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Historical pedigree
Cape Verde Islands are treated as a 2026 World Cup debut story until verified historical records say otherwise.
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Current generation
The current-generation player hook is pending verified player data.
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Tactical identity
Tactical identity notes are based on verified team context and avoid unsupported claims.
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Tournament advantage
Cape Verde Islands's group path runs through Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay.
Squad & Key Players
World Cup Squad watch
Squad pending
Final 2026 World Cup squad data is not treated as official until the source record confirms it.
Squad pending: final World Cup squad data will appear here once verified player data is available.
Tactical Identity
How to read this team
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
Tactics
Pending
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
World Cup History
Team History: Cape Verde Islands FIFA World Cup record
Making their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, the Cape Verde Islands have qualified through the CAF qualifying. Cape Verde has never participated in a World Cup so this will be a monumental step for them. As a result, their World Cup history is extremely short. They will be debuting first-time participants in the World Cup and will try to use their Group H qualifying momentum to be competitive.
AppearancesDebut in 2026
First appearance2026
Last appearanceDebut in 2026
Best finishDebut in 2026
TitlesNo title data in current record
Tournament-by-Tournament Results
Historical results table
Cape Verde Islands are listed as a 2026 World Cup debut team in the current data, so there is no previous FIFA World Cup results table to show.
Memorable World Cup Moments
Moments to know
Memorable World Cup moments are pending verified editorial history notes.
Group Rivals
Same-group opponents
FAQ
Cape Verde Islands World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group are Cape Verde Islands in at the 2026 World Cup?
Cape Verde Islands are in Group H. Cape Verde Islands have played 2 group matches and currently have 2 points.
Has Cape Verde Islands announced their 2026 World Cup squad?
Squad pending
Who is Cape Verde Islands's key player to watch?
The key-player field is pending verified editorial data.
What is Cape Verde Islands's World Cup history?
Making their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, the Cape Verde Islands have qualified through the CAF qualifying. Cape Verde has never participated in a World Cup so this will be a monumental step for them. As a result, their World Cup history is extremely short. They will be debuting first-time participants in the World Cup and will try to use their Group H qualifying momentum to be competitive.
Sources / Last Updated
Data provenance
Team recordEditorial team guide record
Fixtures and standingsWorld Cup fixture and standing data
Squad dataPlayer records linked to this team
Last updatedJun 22, 2026