Cabo Verde
Country Profile
Cabo Verde National Team Profile
Welcome to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup team profile for Cabo Verde (CPV).
Group Stage Allocations
- Tournament Group: Group H
- Primary Country Code: CPV
Scheduled Group Stage Matchups
In the path to the knockout rounds, Cabo Verde faces off against the following Group H opponents:
- Cabo Verde vs Spain (CPV vs ESP)
- Cabo Verde vs Uruguay (CPV vs URU)
- Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia (CPV vs KSA)
Full Squad Roster (Key Players)
GK: Vozinha; DF: Logan Costa, Pico; MF: J. Monteiro, K. Pina; FW: Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues
Historical Context
The tiny island nation makes its historic debut, playing a highly fluid style focused on creative wing interplay.
Best World Cup Performance
🏆 First-time tournament qualification in nation history.