🇨🇻 Cabo Verde World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Cabo Verde's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group H, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code CPV
Blue Sharks make a World Cup debut for the Atlantic island nation. CAF's feel-good story alongside Morocco's 2022 blueprint. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Cabo Verde travel with 26 players in Group H, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group H with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde target points vs Saudi Arabia. Pedro Leitão Brito Cabo Bubista leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 with Portuguese-influenced technique, compact defending and quick wide transitions.
Historic CAF qualifying. Cape Verde's diaspora talent pool peaked at the perfect moment. Debut. first World Cup. FIFA's published shirt names include BENCHIMOL, LIVRAMENTO, RYAN and KEVIN L. among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with Portuguese clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 VOZINHA (GD Chaves (POR)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Possession survival. 4-5-1 and pray for counters. Round of 32 as third-place fairy tale; group points are the immediate target.
Cabo Verde squad snapshot
- Nation
- Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
- FIFA code
- CPV
- Players
- 26
- Group
- H
- Group rivals
- Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Pedro Leitão Brito Cabo Bubista
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- VOZINHA (GD Chaves (POR))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 8 DF · 12 MF · 3 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Ryan Mendes — key figure in Cabo Verde's tournament plans
- Jovane Cabral — key figure in Cabo Verde's tournament plans
- Vozinha — key figure in Cabo Verde's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-3-3 with Portuguese-influenced technique, compact defending and quick wide transitions.
Qualification path
Historic CAF qualifying — Cape Verde's diaspora talent pool peaked at the perfect moment.
Recent World Cups
**Debut** — first World Cup.
Knockout outlook
Round of 32 as third-place fairy tale; group points are the immediate target.
Group H opponents
- Spain — Possession survival — 4-5-1 and pray for counters.
- Saudi Arabia — Winnable on paper — Cape Verde's key fixture.
- Uruguay — Group stage opponent.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Cabo Verde's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How large is Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup squad?
Debutants Cabo Verde (CPV) submitted 26 players on 2026-06-03 for the North American finals. Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia await in Group H, and this page reproduces FIFA's first official Blue Sharks squad list in full.
Who is Cabo Verde's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Pedro Leitão Brito Cabo Bubista (Verde) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 with Portuguese-influenced technique, compact defending and quick wide transitions.
What is a realistic target for Cabo Verde at World Cup 2026?
Round of 32 as third-place fairy tale; group points are the immediate target. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Cabo Verde World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Cabo Verde squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Cabo Verde's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.