Cape Verde

FIFA #62 Group H CAF CPV

Background

Cape Verde are at their first World Cup ever after winning CAF Group D ahead of Cameroon, a result that finishes one of the most improbable qualification stories in tournament history. With a population near 500,000, the Blue Sharks are the second-smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup, behind only Iceland in 2018.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Debut (2026)

Head coach

Bubista

Path forward · Group H

Group opponents:

Spain (#2) Saudi Arabia (#56) Uruguay (#9)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #62. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Cape Verde to Atlanta

First fixture: Spain vs Cape Verde · 2026-06-15 · 16:00 UTC

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Cape Verde Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group H

Spain

Cape Verde

Jun 15 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group H

Uruguay

Cape Verde

Jun 21 · 22:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group H

Cape Verde

Saudi Arabia

Jun 27 · 00:00 UTCNRG StadiumHouston