Cape Verde

Blue Sharks Group H CAF

FIFA

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Cape Verde is the smallest nation by land area ever to reach a World Cup, and second-smallest by population behind only Iceland, with roughly 525,000 people.

World Cup record

Appearances: 1
Best finish: Debut (2026)
Last finish: Debut (2026)
Status: Debutants (2026)

Coach & key players

Pedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)

Head coach
Ryan Mendes

Iğdır FK
Garry Rodrigues

Apollon Limassol
Vozinha

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Fixtures

Jun 15, 16:00
Spain v Cape Verde
Atlanta
Jun 21, 22:00
Uruguay v Cape Verde
Miami
Jun 27, 00:00
Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Houston

Group opponents

Spain
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.