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Group H · World Cup 2026
Cape Verde World Cup 2026 XI Builder
Start from the full World Cup player pool, filter to Cape Verde, build your XI, and share the lineup as an image.
Group H rivals
Who Cape Verde plays in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Tap any rival to open their XI builder.
Cape Verde squad preview
26 Cape Verde players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own Cape Verde XI from the full squad.

Josimar Dias
CM
Márcio da Rosa
GK
Carlos Santos
CB
Ianique Tavares
CM
Roberto Lopes
CB
João Paulo Fernandes
DM
Edilson Borges
CB
Logan Costa
CB
Steven Moreira
RB
Wagner Pina
RB
Sidny Lopes Cabral
RB
Kelvin Pires
CB
Jamiro Monteiro
CM
Kevin Pina
DM
Deroy Duarte
CM
Telmo Arcanjo
RW
Laros Duarte
DM
Yannick Semedo
CM
Ryan Mendes
LW
Garry Mendes Rodrigues
RW
Willy Semedo
LW
Jovane Cabral
LW
Gilson Benchimol
ST
Dailon Livramento
ST
Hélio Varela
LW
Nuno da Costa
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About Cape Verde at the World Cup
- Football history
- Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance — historic for a nation of just over 500,000. The Blue Sharks built their squad around dual-national Portuguese-domestic players, with discovery, scouting and federation reform credited to Pedro 'Bubista' Brito's long tenure.
- Current coach
- Pedro 'Bubista' Brito (since 2020)
- Key player to watch
- Ryan Mendes — veteran winger and captain, the team's most experienced creator.
- Best World Cup result
- Group stage — 2026 debut
FAQ & more World Cup tools
Frequently asked
- Where does Cape Verde play at the 2026 World Cup?
- Cape Verde is in Group H for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Use the XI builder above to assemble your projected Cape Verde starting eleven.
- Can I build my own Cape Verde World Cup squad?
- Yes — the Golazo XI builder lets you pick any 11 from the full Cape Verde pool, set a formation, and share an image of your lineup. No sign-up required.
- Is the Cape Verde squad final?
- The pool reflects the current player data we have on file and is updated as call-ups and form change in the run-up to the tournament. You can always re-pick your XI as the official squad is announced.
