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Cape Verde at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Cape Verde ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Pedro Brito worked a modern football miracle to build Cape Verde into a force in Africa in just six years. Now, they’re rewarded with a place at the 2026 World Cup, but will need more magic to go anywhere. Cape Verde are not expected to escape Group H.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay |
| Match 1 | Cape Verde vs Spain — 15/06/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia |
| Match 2 | Cape Verde vs Uruguay — 21/06/2026 / venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Match 3 | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — 27/06/2026 / venue: NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium), Houston, Texas |
Cape Verde 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Cape Verde’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
The manager of Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup is Pedro Brito, known as ‘Bubista.’
How did Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 World Cup by winning Group D of CAF Qualification. They stunned the continent by leading Cameroon by 19 points.
Who are Cape Verde’s key players?
The Blue Sharks boast plenty of defensive talent playing in Europe, with Logan Costa of Villarreal being the best of the bunch. Even so, they’ll rely on Dailon Livramento up top if they’re to pull off more major upsets.
What is Cape Verde’s World Cup history?
The 2026 World Cup will mark Cape Verde’s debut in the competition.
- Cape Verde odds to win the World Cup: 1000/1 at William Hill.
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