🇨🇻 Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 22, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde enter the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup ready to build on their status as one of international football's most entertaining and dangerous dark horses. Head coach Bubista officially announced the national team's official squad on May 18, assembling a resilient and highly technical selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of explosive young talent.
The absolute marquee star anchoring the backline is Villarreal's highly-rated defensive rock, Logan Costa. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, legendary forward and captain Ryan Mendes is set to lead the line with his clinical attacking instincts. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Columbus Crew's dynamic fullback Steven Moreira, alongside PEC Zwolle's influential midfield engine Jamiro Monteiro. Cape Verde is firmly targeting a historic knockout breakthrough run in Group H!
📋 Official Squad List
GROUP H – CAPE VERDE
Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego FC).
Defenders: Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Pico (Shamrock Rovers), Kelvin Pires (SJK), Stopira (Torreense), Diney (Al Bataeh).
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Yannick Semedo (Farense), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar).
Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Tolyatti), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv).
Manager: Bubista
June 15: Spain vs. Cape Verde
June 21: Cape Verde vs. Uruguay
June 27: Saudi Arabia vs. Cape Verde