🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Group H
- Coach
- Bubista
- World Cup appearances
- 1
- Best result
- Debut 2026
- FIFA ranking
- #73
Cape Verde will make their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, having qualified on 13 October 2025. The team, coached by Bubista, is known for its disciplined defense and quick counter-attacks. Recent form has been strong, with key victories in African qualifying. Key strengths include team cohesion and set-piece efficiency.
Matches
News
World Cup 2026: Spain’s Lamine Yamal to Miss Opener with Hamstring Injury
Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is battling a hamstring injury that could derail his World Cup debut. He is expected to miss the opener against Cape Verde and is a major doubt for the second group game against Saudi Arabia.
Curaçao Primed to Shock Germany as World Cup’s Tiniest Debutant
Curaçao, with just 156,000 residents, becomes the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup. They face Germany in the group stage, and 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat will make history as the oldest coach in the tournament.
Spain Lead Group H as Cape Verde Make World Cup History
European champions Spain headline 2026 World Cup Group H alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and debutants Cape Verde, marking a blend of powerhouses and emerging nations. Spain are among the overall favourites.
Meet the 4 World Cup 2026 Debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan & Uzbekistan
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expanded 48-team format opens doors for these nations.
Cape Verde World Cup Squads Marred by Player's Sexual Assault Investigation
Cape Verde includes a player under New Zealand police investigation for alleged sexual assault in its 2026 World Cup squad, sparking ethical concerns.
World Cup 2026 Debutants: Meet Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan & Uzbekistan
Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their debuts in the expanded 48-team tournament.