CAF · Group H
Cape Verde at FIFA World Cup 2026
Cape Verde qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group H opponents
Cape Verde plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Cape Verde fixtures
Cape Verde in the tournament
CAF (Africa) sends 9 teams, up from 5 in the previous edition. Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts Cape Verde in Group H with Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Verde
When does Cape Verde play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 17, 2026. The opener is against ESP. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Cape Verde in at the World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde is in Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Cape Verde's FIFA ranking?
Cape Verde entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #70 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the wider qualifier pool. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Cape Verde win the World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde's pre-tournament strength rating is 56/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are tournament debutants or lower-ranked qualifiers; reaching the second round would be a notable achievement. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.