Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP H · CPV · CAF
Cape Verde played at the FIFA World Cup in 2026, one of 48 nations contesting the first 48-team edition across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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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 | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | JUN 15 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 0-0 |
| Uruguay vs Cape Verde | JUN 21 · 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Stadium | 2-2 |
| Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | JUN 27 · 00:00 UTC | NRG Stadium | 0-0 |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | JUL 3 · 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Stadium | 3-2 |
How did Cape Verde do at the 2026 World Cup?
Cape Verde played 3 group matches in Group H, winning 0, drawing 3 and losing 0, with 2 scored and 2 conceded: 0-0 against Spain, 2-2 against Uruguay, 0-0 against Saudi Arabia.
In the knockout rounds they lost 2-3 to Argentina in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group H?
See the full Group H table and fixtures →
Cape Verde at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Cape Verde in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Cape Verde were drawn into Group H with Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay.
- Who did Cape Verde play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Cape Verde opened against Spain on JUN 15 · 16:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA, and it finished 0-0.
- 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.
Sources for Cape Verde's 2026 record
Cape Verde's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.