Road to 2026
Cape Verde
Group H · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€56M
Quick Answers
When is Cape Verde's first match?
Cape Verde play Spain on 15 Jun at 12:00 local time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
What group is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde are in Group H with Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
How can Cape Verde qualify for the knockout stage?
Cape Verde qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group H. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group H Matches
Standings · Group H
| # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group G
2nd → face 1st of Group G
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives Cape Verde control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means Cape Verde may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vozinha | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Marcio Rosa | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | CJ dos Santos | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Roberto Lopes | Centre-Back |
| 5 | Logan Costa | Centre-Back |
| 22 | Steven Moreira | Right-Back |
| 24 | Wagner Pina | Right-Back |
| 25 | Kelvin Pires | Centre-Back |
| – | Sidny Cabral | Defenders |
| – | Diney Borges | Centre-Back |
| – | Ianique Tavares | Defenders |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kevin Pina | Defensive Midfield |
| 8 | Joao Paulo Fernandes | Central Midfield |
| 10 | Jamiro Monteiro | Central Midfield |
| 14 | Deroy Duarte | Central Midfield |
| 15 | Laros Duarte | Defensive Midfield |
| 16 | Yannick Semedo | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jovane Cabral | Left Winger |
| 9 | Gilson Benchimol | Centre-Forward |
| 11 | Garry Rodrigues | Right Winger |
| 17 | Willy Semedo | Left Winger |
| 18 | Telmo Arcanjo | Right Winger |
| 19 | Dailon Livramento | Centre-Forward |
| 20 | Ryan Mendes | Winger |
| 21 | Nuno da Costa | Centre-Forward |
| 26 | Helio Varela | Left Winger |