World Cup 2026 squad announced: Cape Verde Islands

Cape Verde Islands have confirmed their FIFA World Cup 2026 squad. The full 26-player roster, who line up in Group H is listed below ahead of the tournament opener on 11 June 2026.

The 2026 World Cup runs across 16 host stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico, finishing with the showpiece final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on 19 July. See the full Cape Verde Islands team hub for fixtures, key players and the latest DragonBet odds.

Goalkeepers (3)

• Vozinha
• Márcio Rosa
• CJ dos Santos

Defenders (8)

• Sidny Lopes Cabral
• Steven Moreira
• Roberto Lopes
• Kelvin Pires
• Diney Borges
• Wagner Pina
• Stopira
• Logan Costa

Midfielders (6)

• Laros Duarte
• Kevin Lenini
• Jamiro Monteiro
• Deroy Duarte
• João Paulo
• Yannick Semedo

Forwards (9)

• Nuno Da Costa
• Hélio Varela
• Dailon Livramento
• Jovane Cabral
• Benchimol
• Garry Rodrigues
• Willy Semedo
• Telmo Arcanjo
• Ryan Mendes

What this means for the tournament

With the Cape Verde Islands squad now confirmed, attention turns to the Group H draw and opening matchday fixtures. Check the latest DragonBet odds on Cape Verde Islands’s outright winner price and group-stage markets.

For tournament-wide squad announcements, see all team news. For matchday previews, follow Match Previews.