Cabo Verde at a glance
Cabo Verde compete in Group H with Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. The Sharks are African underdogs facing two South American and one strong European team. Cabo Verde are significant underdogs but can compete defensively.
Key players to watch
- Júlio Tavares (FW) — striker; physical presence and finishing.
- Ryan Mendes (MID) — midfielder; creativity and pressing.
- Léo Kevelson (DEF) — defender; positioning.
- Zílson (GK) — goalkeeper.
Cabo Verde Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Cabo Verde will deploy a compact 4-4-2 focused on defensive shape.
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Tournament path
Cabo Verde are heavy underdogs. A third-place finish would require very strong performances.
Predictor strategy
Cabo Verde are underdogs in all fixtures. Focus on defensive solidity and draw predictions. Expect Spain and Uruguay to dominate.
Final Result: Cape Verde Reached the Round of 32
Cape Verde's debut World Cup ended in the Round of 32, losing 3-2 after extra time to Argentina. Cape Verde finished second in Group H behind Spain — a landmark achievement in their first-ever World Cup appearance.