Cabo Verde have announced the squad which will travel to North America for the nation’s maiden FIFA World Cup™.
Coach Bubista’s selection includes some of the country’s most experienced players, such as goalkeeper Vozinha and winger Ryan Mendes. Defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes is also present, as is striker Dailon Livramento, who was decisive in the qualifying campaign.
Cabo Verde will kick off their campaign in Atlanta against Spain on 15 June. Six days later, the Blue Sharks will travel to Miami to face Uruguay, before they round off their Group H campaign against Saudi Arabia in Houston on 26 June.
Cabo Verde’s World Cup squad
Goalkeepers
Vozinha
Marcio Rosa
CJ dos Santos
Defenders
Diney Borges
Sidny Cabral
Logan Costa
Steven Moreira
Wagner Pina
Joao Paulo Fernandes
Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes
Kelvin Pires
Ianique ‘Stopira’ Tavares
Midfielders
Telmo Arcanjo
Laros Duarte
Deroy Duarte
Jamiro Monteiro
Kevin Pina
Yannick Semedo
Forwards
Gilson Benchimol
Jovane Cabral
Nuno da Costa
Dailon Livramento
Ryan Mendes
Garry Rodrigues
Willy Semedo
Helio Varela
All squads are provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA, following their submission by participating teams, on 2 June.
How Cabo Verde achieved historic qualification
A country of just over 500,000 people, Cabo Verde defied the odds to book their ticket World Cup 2026. They secured their spot at the global spectacular by finishing top of Group D in CAF qualifying – ahead of African powerhouses Cameroon.
Their stunning group campaign included a run of five straight victories – and they confirmed their place in North America with a comprehensive 3-0 home win over Eswatini.
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