When and Where Cape Verde will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Full match schedule, date, times, venues.
Cape Verde – 2026 World Cup Team Profile
Nation: Cabo Verde (Africa – CAF)
World Cup Appearances: 1st (Historic debut)
Recent Status: Africa's ultimate Cinderella story, stunning traditional powers to qualify.
Team Identity
The giant-slayers from the islands. One of the smallest nations to ever qualify (population ~600,000), Cape Verde is a testament to tactical brilliance, collective spirit, and resilience. They have no global superstars but form a cohesive unit greater than the sum of its parts. Their journey is the tournament's feel-good story.
Player to Watch
Jovane Cabral – Winger/Forward (Alanyaspor)
The team's most dynamic and unpredictable attacking threat. Provides the pace, dribbling, and moment of individual quality needed to unlock defenses at this level.
Tournament Objective
To compete with honor and make history. A single point or goal would be a monumental achievement. Advancing from the group would be one of the greatest shocks in World Cup history. Their success is measured in pride and defiance, not just points.
Cape Verde group stage dates, kick-off times and venues
Cape Verde (Group H)
June 15: Spain vs Cape Verde – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT
June 21: Uruguay vs Cape Verde – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami – 6pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
June 26: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia – NRG Stadium, Houston – 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 6pm MT / 5pm PT
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