Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP H · CPV · CAF
Cape Verde are at the FIFA World Cup in 2026, one of 48 nations contesting the first 48-team edition across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
Two teams. One beam of light.
Cape Verde's World Cup record
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 0 |
| Best finish | Debut in 2026 |
| Titles | 0 |
Cape Verde's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | JUN 15 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Uruguay vs Cape Verde | JUN 21 · 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | JUN 27 · 00:00 UTC | NRG Stadium |
Who else is in Group H?
See the full Group H table and fixtures →
Cape Verde at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Cape Verde in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Cape Verde are in Group H, with Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Cape Verde play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Cape Verde face Spain on JUN 15 · 16:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.
- How many World Cups have Cape Verde won?
- Cape Verde have not won the World Cup; 2026 is among their first appearances at the tournament.