Cabo Verde's squad list for the 2026 World Cup.
Vozinha, Lopes, Mendes, and Livramento are prominent names on the 2026 World Cup squad announced by coach Bubista. Cabo Verde, making its first-ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup finals, will travel to North America to participate in the tournament.
The Cabo Verde Football Federation has just announced the list of players who will travel to North America to participate in the country's first-ever FIFA World Cup. This is a memorable milestone for this small African island nation – one of the most beautiful fairy tales in world football this year.
The list selected by coach Bubista includes many of the team's most experienced players. Notable among them are goalkeeper Vozinha and winger Ryan Mendes - veterans who have been with the team for many years.
The defense also features center-back Roberto "Pico" Lopes, who plays a key role in the back line. The attack is highlighted by striker Dailon Livramento - the player who scored the decisive goals that helped Cabo Verde secure a historic ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the qualifying rounds.
The Cabo Verde national team, nicknamed the "Blue Sharks," will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a clash against Spain in Atlanta on June 15th. This is a huge challenge in their opening match, as they face one of the tournament's title contenders.
Six days later, the "Blue Sharks" will travel to Miami to face Uruguay – a traditional rival of South American football. Their final match in Group H will take place on June 26th in Houston, when Cabo Verde takes on Saudi Arabia.
List of Cabo Verde players for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers (3 players):Vozinha, Marcio Rosa, CJ dos Santos.
Defenders (9 players):Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, Joao Paulo Fernandes, Roberto "Pico" Lopes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique "Stopira" Tavares.
Midfielders (6 players):Telmo Arcanjo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Yannick Semedo.
Forwards (8 players):Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Nuno da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Helio Varela.
Cabo Verde's schedule in Group H
At the 2026 World Cup finals, Cabo Verde is in Group H along with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. The specific schedule is as follows:
June 15th:Spain vs Cabo Verde - Atlanta Stadium.
June 21st:Uruguay vs Cabo Verde - Miami Stadium.
June 26th:Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium.
