Cape Verde

Group HCAF · 3 Matches

Group H · Standings

Pre-tournament

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Spain	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Uruguay	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Saudi Arabia	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Cape Verde	0	0	0	0	0	0

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History

Cape Verde is making their World Cup debut in 2026 — a remarkable achievement for an archipelago of 600,000 people. They are one of the smallest nations ever to qualify for the tournament.

Culture

Like Curaçao, Cape Verde relies heavily on diaspora players born in Portugal, Netherlands, and France. The connection between the islands and their European diaspora is central to the team's identity.

Record

Cape Verde's FIFA ranking has risen from 186th in 2010 to the top 40s. Their qualification campaign included a crucial victory over Egypt in Cairo — a result that shocked African football.

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