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