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Cape Verde — World Cup 2026
Group H · Model Elo 1700 · Founded 1978 · Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
Cape Verde are in Group H. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1700, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Cape Verde
Cape Verde are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group H. The national side was founded in 1978. They play home matches at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde, which seats 15,000.
- Founded: 1978
- Home stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde (capacity 15,000)
- Based in: Praia, Cape Verde
- Official site: fcf.cv
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. CJ dos Santos · Goalkeeper · age 25 · San Diego FC -
1. Vozinha · Goalkeeper · age 40 · Chaves -
1. Márcio Rosa · Goalkeeper · age 29 · Montana
Defenders
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2. Logan Costa · Centre-Back · age 25 · Villarreal -
2. Stopira · Centre-Back · age 38 · Torreense -
4. Pico · Centre-Back · age 34 · Shamrock Rovers -
4. Kelvin Pires · Centre-Back · age 26 · SJK Seinajoki -
15. Sidny Lopes Cabral · Right-Back · age 23 · Benfica -
20. Wagner Pina · Right-Back · age 23 · Trabzonspor -
23. Diney · Centre-Back · age 31 · Al Bataeh -
31. Steven Moreira · Right-Back · age 32 · Columbus Crew
Midfielders
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6. Laros Duarte · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Puskás Akadémia FC -
6. Kevin Pina · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Krasnodar -
18. João Paulo · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · FCSB -
20. Yannick Semedo · Central Midfield · age 30 · Farense -
23. Deroy Duarte · Central Midfield · age 27 · Ludogorets Razgrad -
35. Jamiro Monteiro · Central Midfield · age 32 · PEC Zwolle
Forwards
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7. Willy Semedo · Left Wing · age 32 · Omonia Nicosia -
10. Nuno da Costa · Centre-Forward · age 35 · İstanbul Başakşehir -
10. Garry Rodrigues · Right Winger · age 35 · Apollon Limassol -
10. Dailon Livramento · Centre-Forward · age 25 · Casa Pia -
11. Jovane Cabral · Left Wing · age 28 · Estrela Amadora -
11. Benchimol · Centre-Forward · age 24 · Akron Tolyatti -
18. Telmo Arcanjo · Right Winger · age 25 · Vitória de Guimarães -
20. Ryan Mendes · Left Wing · age 36 · Kocaelispor -
29. Hélio Varela · Left Wing · age 24 · Maccabi Tel Aviv
Staff
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Bubista · Manager · age 56 · Cape Verde
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Cape Verde have played 239 internationals since 1959, winning 89 for a 37.2% win rate (89W 59D 91L, 262 goals for / 270 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 0W 3D 1L from 4 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Argentina 2–3 · 2026-07-03 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Saudi Arabia 0–0 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Uruguay 2–2 · 2026-06-21 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Spain 0–0 · 2026-06-15 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Bermuda 0–3 · 2026-06-06
- W vs Serbia 3–0 · 2026-05-31
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Cape Verde's Top World Cup Scorers
- Kevin Pina — 1 World Cup goal
- Hélio Varela — 1 World Cup goal
- Deroy Duarte — 1 World Cup goal
- Sidny Lopes Cabral — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group H Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Cape Verde in at the 2026 World Cup?
Cape Verde are in Group H.
What are Cape Verde's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Cape Verde a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1700.
When was the Cape Verde national football team founded?
1978.
Where do Cape Verde play their home matches?
At the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde (capacity 15,000).
What is Cape Verde's all-time record?
Cape Verde have played 239 internationals, winning 89 (37.2%). At the World Cup they have 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats from 4 matches.