Their Group at World Cup 2026
Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Cape Verde finish in the top two of Group H, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Cape Verde at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Cape Verde make their World Cup debut in 2026, a remarkable achievement for an island nation of fewer than 600,000 people. Their qualification story is built on a vast diaspora community across Portugal, the Netherlands, and France, a pipeline that consistently produces players capable of performing at European league level. Group H presents enormous challenges, but the debut itself is a historic milestone.
Players to Watch
- Garry Rodrigues: flair and experience from years in Turkish and Portuguese soccer.
- Ryan Mendes: captain whose leadership carried this project through qualification.
Path to the Final
A first World Cup point against Saudi Arabia would be celebrated across the islands as a defining national moment.
World Cup History
2026 is Cape Verde's World Cup debut, a historic milestone for African soccer and the Atlantic island nation.
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- Is Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Cape Verde qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Their first match is on Mon, June 15, 2026.
- What group is Cape Verde in at World Cup 2026?
- Cape Verde are in Group H at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains Spain (FIFA #1), Uruguay (FIFA #15), Saudi Arabia (FIFA #58).
- When does Cape Verde play at World Cup 2026?
- Cape Verde play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Spain at Mercedes-Benz · Atlanta. Matchday 2: Sun, June 21, 2026 vs Uruguay at Hard Rock · Miami. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs Saudi Arabia at NRG · Houston. All times are UTC.
- What are Cape Verde's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Cape Verde's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Spain at Mercedes-Benz · Atlanta. Matchday 2: Sun, June 21, 2026 vs Uruguay at Hard Rock · Miami. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs Saudi Arabia at NRG · Houston. Cape Verde must finish in the top two of Group H to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Cape Verde been to the World Cup?
- Cape Verde are making their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, their first-ever appearance at the tournament.