CAPE VERDE
Nickname: Tubarões Azuis /(Blue Sharks)
Manager: Pedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
The Cape Verde Men’s National Football Team has named its full squad for football’s ultimate showpiece, the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Canada, the US and Mexico, slated for 11th June to 19th July 2026. The roster was announced on May 18, 2026. The archipelago country situated in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa is making its debut appearance at the FIFA World Cup in Canada, the US and Mexico.
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 Başakşehir), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Tolyatti), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
