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Cape Verde Islands at the World Cup
Cape Verde have reached the World Cup for the first time in their history, an Atlantic archipelago of around half a million people and one of the smallest nations ever to qualify. Coached by Pedro Leitão Brito, the squad draws heavily on the islands’ European-based diaspora, with the veteran Vózinha in goal.
CPV
Cape Verde Islands
CPV
Est. 1982
Kit
#0a478a
WC
Head Coach
Pedro Leitao Brito
Since May 2026
Injuries & suspensions
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 2 of last 3
4-2-3-1
67%
4-1-4-1
33%
Most Common Cape Verde Islands Starting XI
Based on 3 official matches this season
1
Vozinha
GK·3 starts
4
Pico
DEF·3 starts
3
Diney Borges
DEF·3 starts
22
Steven Moreira
DEF·2 starts
13
Sidny Lopes Cabral
DEF·2 starts
24
Wagner Pina
DEF·1 start
6
Kevin Lenini
MID·3 starts
20
Ryan Mendes
MID·3 starts
35
Monteiro
MID·3 starts
18
Telmo Arcanjo
MID·1 start
19
Dailon Rocha Livramento
FWD·2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
FIXTURES
Cape Verde Islands fixtures
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Cape Verde Islands
- Who started Cape Verde Islands's last match?
- Cape Verde Islands's starting XI on 27 Jun 2026 in the World Cup (4-2-3-1): Vozinha, Diney Borges, Pico, Kevin Lenini, João Paulo, Jamiro Monteiro, Deroy Duarte, Willy Semedo, Dailon Rocha Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Wagner Pina.
- What was Cape Verde Islands's last result?
- Cape Verde Islands drew with Saudi Arabia 0–0 on 27 Jun 2026.
- Who has made the most starts for Cape Verde Islands this season?
- Vozinha leads with 3 starts for Cape Verde Islands across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Cape Verde Islands use most often?
- Cape Verde Islands have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which Cape Verde Islands goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Vozinha has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cape Verde Islands this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Cape Verde Islands defender has started the most this season?
- Diney Borges has made the most starts as defender for Cape Verde Islands this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Cape Verde Islands midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ryan Mendes has made the most starts as midfielder for Cape Verde Islands this season, starting 3 matches.
Squad · 26 players