Cabo Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Blue Sharks compete in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF qualifier.
Cabo Verde's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #30 in the Draw sloting, Cabo Verde will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group H is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Cabo Verde: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group H is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Cabo Verde match of the World Cup is scheduled for Monday, June 15 against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Group H draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Cabo Verde face in Group H.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde (this page) | #30 | CAF |
| Spain | #29 | UEFA |
| Saudi Arabia | #31 | AFC |
| Uruguay | #32 | CONMEBOL |
Cabo Verde 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Cabo Verde World Cup history
Cabo Verde have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Cabo Verde data via API
// Fetch Cabo Verde World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=cabo-verde',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Cabo Verde in at the 2026 World Cup?
Cabo Verde is in Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group H is #31.
Who is Cabo Verde's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Cabo Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Cabo Verde's best World Cup finish?
Cabo Verde's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Cabo Verde's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Cabo Verde qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Cabo Verde's current Draw sloting?
Cabo Verde are seeded #30 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #30 in the Draw sloting, Cabo Verde will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Cabo Verde's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group H is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. At #30 in the Draw sloting, Cabo Verde will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Cabo Verde fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Cabo Verde World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Cabo Verde going back to their first tournament.
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