World Cup 2026
Cape Verde
Group H · FIFA #65 · CAF
Team overview
Cape Verde are in Group H at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is First World Cup (2026). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group H
- Confederation
- CAF
- FIFA ranking
- #65
- Qualification
- Qualified (debut)
- Qualification route
- Qualified via CAF competitions
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain vs Cape VerdeMatchday 1 · Group H | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | Scheduled |
| 4 | Cape Verde vs UruguayMatchday 4 · Group H | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
| 6 | Cape Verde vs Saudi ArabiaMatchday 6 · Group H | Lumen Field, Seattle | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Bubista
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group H rivals
FAQ
- What group is Cape Verde in at World Cup 2026?
- Group H, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Cape Verde head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Bubista is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Cape Verde's best World Cup finish?
- First World Cup (2026)
- How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via CAF competitions. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.