Cape Verde
CAF · Group H
Cape Verde
Elo 1620 · 0.2% Champion
Tournament probabilities
Probability of reaching each round, from the Monte Carlo simulator.
Ratings
Ratings
Analyst brief — Cape Verde going into Global Cup 2026
Form
Historic first-ever WC qualification. Bubista has the Blue Sharks playing fearless football.
Style
4-3-3 with high-tempo wide play; Ryan Mendes still creating at 36; relentless pressing for 60-minute spells.
Squad
Garry Rodrigues the wide creator; Jamiro Monteiro the box-to-box; Stopira the experienced CB; Vozinha in goal.
Tournament ceiling
Group stage. A win against any opponent would be the all-time high.
Biggest risk
Squad depth — a tight group could expose them when starters need rotating.
Editorial analysis from public reporting going into the tournament. Not betting advice. Not a guaranteed prediction.
Group stage fixtures
Spain
Elo 2190
Cape Verde
Elo 1619
Spain dominant
Scoreline cluster 2-1 / 1-0 / 2-0 · top exact 9.8%
If it opens up: 3-1at 7.5%
Match details
Uruguay
Elo 1841
Cape Verde
Elo 1619
Uruguay clear edge
Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 2-1 / 2-0 · top exact 10.3%
If it opens up: 3-1at 6.6%
Match detailsCape Verde
Elo 1619
Saudi Arabia
Elo 1596
Saudi Arabia live
Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 1-1 / 2-1 · top exact 11.5%
If it opens up: 2-2at 5.7%
Match details
Argentina
Elo 2156
Cape Verde
Elo 1619
Argentina dominant
Scoreline cluster 2-1 / 2-0 / 1-0 · top exact 9.2%
If it opens up: 3-1at 8.0%
Match details