Group H · Tue, 6/16, 00:00Scheduled
Spain
Spain
VS
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Cape Verde — Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cape Verde · Group H · 26 players
Head coach
- Name
- 布比斯塔布比斯塔
- Nationality
- 佛得角
Team intel
Source: WC26 MCP (third-party aggregation; odds/injuries for entertainment only)
FIFA ranking
#67
World Cup history
- Appearances: 1
- Best result: Debut appearance (2026)
- Titles: 0
Playing style
Technically skilled with flair on the ball, emphasizing width and individual creativity in tight spaces.
Qualifying summary
Historic first World Cup qualification through CAF qualifiers, topping their qualifying group.
Key players (WC26 picks)
- Garry RodriguesFWD · Apollon Limassol
- Kenny Rocha SantosMID · Al-Ittihad
- StopiraDEF · Giresunspor
Odds & group outlook
Spain's young core meets Uruguay's competitive DNA. Cape Verde's first World Cup makes them a feel-good story.
Group favorites: Spain, Uruguay · Dark horse: Cape Verde
Source：API-Football (api-sports.io)，Updated 2026-06-03. Age/caps not provided by source. Confirm with national FA or FIFA before kickoff.
World Cup squad
26 players
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VózinhaVózinha | 门将 | 39 | GD Chaves | 88 caps |
| 12 | Márcio RosaMárcio Rosa | 门将 | 28 | Montana | 9 caps |
| 23 | C. dos SantosC. dos Santos | 门将 | 25 | Inter Miami II | — |
Defenders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | StopiraStopira | 后卫 | 37 | SC União Torreense | 58 caps · 4 goals |
| 3 | Diney BorgesDiney Borges | 后卫 | 30 | Al-Bataeh CSC | 31 caps |
| 4 | PicoPico | 后卫 | 33 | Fortaleza CEIF | — |
| 5 | Logan CostaLogan Costa | 后卫 | 24 | Villarreal CF | 27 caps |
| 13 | S. Lopes CabralS. Lopes Cabral | 后卫 | 23 | SL Benfica | 9 caps |
| 22 | S. MoreiraS. Moreira | 后卫 | 31 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 2 caps |
| 24 | Wagner PinaWagner Pina | 后卫 | 23 | Trabzonspor | 13 caps |
| 25 | Kelvin PiresKelvin Pires | 后卫 | 25 | SJK Seinäjoki | 5 caps |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kevin PinaKevin Pina | 中场 | 28 | FK Partizani B | — |
| 7 | Jovane CabralJovane Cabral | 中场 | 27 | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 caps |
| 8 | João PauloJoão Paulo | 中场 | 27 | Esporte Clube Bahia | — |
| 10 | Jamiro MonteiroJamiro Monteiro | 中场 | 32 | PEC Zwolle | 53 caps |
| 11 | Garry RodriguesGarry Rodrigues | 中场 | 35 | Apollon Limassol | 60 caps |
| 14 | Deroy DuarteDeroy Duarte | 中场 | 26 | Ludogorets Razgrad | 30 caps |
| 15 | L. DuarteL. Duarte | 中场 | 28 | Basaksehir FK | — |
| 16 | Yannick SemedoYannick Semedo | 中场 | 30 | SC Farense | 10 caps |
| 17 | Willy SemedoWilly Semedo | 中场 | 31 | Omonia Nicosia | 36 caps |
| 18 | Telmo ArcanjoTelmo Arcanjo | 中场 | 24 | Vitória Guimarães SC | 15 caps |
| 21 | Nuno da CostaNuno da Costa | 中场 | 34 | Basaksehir FK | 8 caps |
| 26 | Hélio VarelaHélio Varela | 中场 | 23 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 20 caps |
Forwards
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Gilson BenchimolGilson Benchimol | 前锋 | 24 | Akron Tolyatti | 21 caps |
| 19 | D. LivramentoD. Livramento | 前锋 | 24 | Newcastle United | 5 caps |
| 20 | Ryan MendesRyan Mendes | 前锋 | 36 | Igdir FK | 95 caps |
Click a player name for their profile. Squad compiled from public sources—confirm with official announcements.
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Tournament schedule
Group H · Mon, 6/22, 06:00Scheduled
Uruguay
Uruguay
VS
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Miami (Miami Gardens) · Hard Rock Stadium
Group H · Sat, 6/27, 08:00Scheduled
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
VS
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Houston · NRG Stadium
Data: squad from public sources · Confirm with official squads before kickoff