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Confederation: CAF • 2026 Group: Group H
The Cape Verde national football team represents Cape Verde in men's international football and competes under CAF. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group H.
Cape Verde has qualified for the FIFA World Cup one time. Cape Verde is aiming to set its best World Cup finish in 2026. On this page, Cape Verde is listed at 67th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 27th.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group H (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: TBD; confederation: CAF |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 67th |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 27th |
Under head coach Bubista, Cape Verde sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Cape Verde usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Bubista
Cape Verde is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Vozinha |
| Defenders | Stopira, Diney, Ricardo Santos, Kelvin Pires |
| Midfielders | Kevin Pina, João Paulo, Jamiro Monteiro |
| Attackers | Dailon Livramento, Garry Rodrigues, Alessio da Cruz |
Cape Verde's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is To Be Confirmed. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Cape Verde competes under CAF and is currently mapped to Group H for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 67th and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: TBD; confederation: CAF.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Cape Verde has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group H on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
Bubista is listed as the head coach of Cape Verde for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Cape Verde is shown at 67th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 27th.
