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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.

26 Cape Verde players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own Cape Verde XI from the full squad.

Josimar Dias

Márcio da Rosa

Carlos Santos

Ianique Tavares

Roberto Lopes

João Paulo Fernandes

Edilson Borges

Logan Costa

Steven Moreira

Wagner Pina

Sidny Lopes Cabral

Kelvin Pires

Jamiro Monteiro

Kevin Pina

Deroy Duarte

Telmo Arcanjo

Laros Duarte

Yannick Semedo

Ryan Mendes

Garry Mendes Rodrigues

Willy Semedo

Jovane Cabral

Gilson Benchimol

Dailon Livramento

Hélio Varela

Nuno da Costa

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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

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.