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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

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1SpainSpain00000000
2Cape VerdeCape Verde00000000
3Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia00000000
4UruguayUruguay00000000

Path to Knockout

Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st → face 2nd of Group G

2nd → face 1st of Group G

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Finish 4th

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

Goalkeepers
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1VozinhaGoalkeeper
12Marcio RosaGoalkeeper
23CJ dos SantosGoalkeeper
Defenders
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4Roberto LopesCentre-Back
5Logan CostaCentre-Back
22Steven MoreiraRight-Back
24Wagner PinaRight-Back
25Kelvin PiresCentre-Back
Sidny CabralDefenders
Diney BorgesCentre-Back
Ianique TavaresDefenders
Midfielders
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6Kevin PinaDefensive Midfield
8Joao Paulo FernandesCentral Midfield
10Jamiro MonteiroCentral Midfield
14Deroy DuarteCentral Midfield
15Laros DuarteDefensive Midfield
16Yannick SemedoCentral Midfield
Forwards
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7Jovane CabralLeft Winger
9Gilson BenchimolCentre-Forward
11Garry RodriguesRight Winger
17Willy SemedoLeft Winger
18Telmo ArcanjoRight Winger
19Dailon LivramentoCentre-Forward
20Ryan MendesWinger
21Nuno da CostaCentre-Forward
26Helio VarelaLeft Winger