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Cape Verde
FIFA #67
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67
Highest rank: 27(Feb 13, 2014)
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Estádio Nacional de Cabo VerdePraia
15,000Capacity
2014Opened
ArtificialSurface
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Cape Verde is the men's national football team, currently ranked #67 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Praia, playing their home matches at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde. Follow Cape Verde on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Diney Borges has been the standout performer for Cape Verde in league play this season with a rating of 7.66. Vozinha and Kevin Pina have also impressed with ratings of 7.60 and 7.20 respectively.
Hélio Varela leads Cape Verde's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Kevin Pina has contributed 1.
Cape Verde have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 7 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-4 loss to Chile, a 1-1 draw with Finland, and a 3-0 win against Serbia. In the World Cup Grp. H, they faced a 0-0 draw with Spain, and a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
Recent results for Cape Verde:
- March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 2-4 loss at Chile
- March 30, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw vs Finland
- May 31, 2026: Friendlies - 3-0 win vs Serbia
- June 15, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - 0-0 draw at Spain
- June 21, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - 2-2 draw at Uruguay
Upcoming fixtures for Cape Verde:
- June 27, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - vs Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde currently sits in 3rd place in the World Cup (Grp. H) with 2 points from 2 matches (0W 2D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 8 | Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 10 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Cape Verde's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Márcio Rosa (Montana), Carlos Dos Santos (San Diego FC). Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Diney Borges (Al Bataeh), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Trabzonspor), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Kelvin Pires (SJK). Midfielders: Kevin Pina (FC Krasnodar), João Paulo (FCSB), Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Laros Duarte (Puskas FC Academy), Yannick Semedo (Farense). Forwards: Jovane Cabral (Estrela da Amadora), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Togliatti), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia Nicosia), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria de Guimaraes), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia AC), Ryan Mendes (Igdir FK), Nuno da Costa (Başakşehir), Hélio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv).
Bubista is the current head coach of Cape Verde. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 47% win rate across 66 matches, averaging 1.64 points per game.
Cape Verde plays their home matches at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, which has a capacity of 15,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Cape Verde, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Cape Verde to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
FIFA rank
67
Highest rank: 27(Feb 13, 2014)
FIFA World Cup
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D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
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- Qualification next stage
- Possible qualification next stage
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
Cape Verde is the men's national football team, currently ranked #67 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Praia, playing their home matches at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde. Follow Cape Verde on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Diney Borges has been the standout performer for Cape Verde in league play this season with a rating of 7.66. Vozinha and Kevin Pina have also impressed with ratings of 7.60 and 7.20 respectively.
Hélio Varela leads Cape Verde's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Kevin Pina has contributed 1.
Cape Verde have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 7 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-4 loss to Chile, a 1-1 draw with Finland, and a 3-0 win against Serbia. In the World Cup Grp. H, they faced a 0-0 draw with Spain, and a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
Recent results for Cape Verde:
- March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 2-4 loss at Chile
- March 30, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw vs Finland
- May 31, 2026: Friendlies - 3-0 win vs Serbia
- June 15, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - 0-0 draw at Spain
- June 21, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - 2-2 draw at Uruguay
Upcoming fixtures for Cape Verde:
- June 27, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - vs Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde currently sits in 3rd place in the World Cup (Grp. H) with 2 points from 2 matches (0W 2D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 8 | Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 10 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Cape Verde's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Márcio Rosa (Montana), Carlos Dos Santos (San Diego FC). Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Diney Borges (Al Bataeh), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Trabzonspor), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Kelvin Pires (SJK). Midfielders: Kevin Pina (FC Krasnodar), João Paulo (FCSB), Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Laros Duarte (Puskas FC Academy), Yannick Semedo (Farense). Forwards: Jovane Cabral (Estrela da Amadora), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Togliatti), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia Nicosia), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria de Guimaraes), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia AC), Ryan Mendes (Igdir FK), Nuno da Costa (Başakşehir), Hélio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv).
Bubista is the current head coach of Cape Verde. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 47% win rate across 66 matches, averaging 1.64 points per game.
Cape Verde plays their home matches at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, which has a capacity of 15,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Cape Verde, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Cape Verde to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
Season statsLast starting XI
Stadium
Estádio Nacional de Cabo VerdePraia
15,000Capacity
2014Opened
ArtificialSurface