Cape Verde coach Pedro Brito “Bubista” has named his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer.
The West African nation is making its first-ever appearance at the mundial and they will be facing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
The Blue Sharks will wrap up their preparations for the next month's tournament with an international friendly against Serbia on May 31, 2026.
Cape Verde will open their campaign against reigning European champions Spain on June 15 before they take on Uruguay and Saudi Arabia on June 21 and 27 respectively.
Below is Cape Verde 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
Josimar Dias
Márcio da Rosa
Carlos Santos
Defenders
Steven Moreira
Pina Wagner
Jean-Paul Fernandes
Sidny Lopes Cabral
Logan Costa
Roberto Lopes
Kelvin Pires
Ianique Tavares
Edilson Borges
Midfielders
Jamiro Monteiro
Telmo Arcanjo
Yannick Semedo
Laros Duarte
Deroy Duarte
Kevin Pina
Forwards
Ryan Mendes
Willy Semedo
Garry Rodrigues
Jovane Cabral
Nuno da Costa
Dailon Livramento
Gilson Benchimol
Hélio Varela
