Cape Verde have named their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals with most regular players earning selection.
Coach Pedro ‘Bubista' Brito unveiled his final squad on Monday, 17 May 2026, ahead of friendlies for the major tournament which Canada, the United States and Mexico will host.
The Blue Sharks will start the build up to the 2026 World Cup by playing friendlies against Serbia and Bermuda on 24 and 31 May 2026.
In a statement, the Cape Verde Football Federation said the Blue Sharks will
play the strength-building match against Serbia at Rastello Stadium in Portugal.
The second warm up against Bermuda is scheduled for Connecticut in the United States, where the World Cup will take place.
The Blue Sharks will compete at the World Cup starting off in the same group with Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The global showpiece will run from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
Full Cape Verde Group Stage Fixtures
- June 15, 2026: Watch Spain v Cape Verde - Mercedes-Benz Stadium (12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT)
- June 21, 2026: Watch Uruguay v Cape Verde - Hard Rock Stadium (6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT)
- June 26, 2026: Watch Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia - NRG Stadium (8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT)
Cape Verde Full World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Josimar Dias 'Grandma', Márcio da Rosa, Carlos Santos
Defenders: Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, John Paul Fernandes, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Logan Costa, Roberto Lopes 'Pico', Kelvin Pires, Ianique Tavares 'Stopira', Edilson Borges 'Diney'
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro, Telmo Arcanjo, Yannick Semedo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina
Strikers: Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Garry Rodrigues, Jovane Cabral, Nuno da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Gilson Benchimol, Hélio Varela
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