Cabo Verde
Cabo VerdeCabo Verde are in position 2 in FIFA World Cup with 3 points from 3 matches (0 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses, goals 2-2). Recent form of Cabo Verde (last five matches): D D L L L.
Founded
1982
Coach
Humberto Bettencourt
Venue
Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
City
Praia
Capacity
15,000
Surface
artificial turf
Season Stats
Record
1W 1D 4L
H:1W/A:0W
Goals
3 / 7 (-4)
H:3/A:0
Clean Sheets
1
H:1/A:0
Sidelined Players (2)
Recent Results
vs Rwanda
29/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
@ Mali
25/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
@ Argentina
03/07/2026FIFA World Cup
vs Saudi Arabia
27/06/2026FIFA World Cup
@ Uruguay
21/06/2026FIFA World Cup
@ Spain
15/06/2026FIFA World Cup
vs Bermuda
06/06/2026Friendlies
vs Serbia
31/05/2026Friendlies
vs Eswatini
13/10/2025CAF World Cup Qualifiers
@ Libya
08/10/2025CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Cabo Verde
The Cabo Verde national football team, the Blue Sharks, is governed by the Federação Cabo-verdiana de Futebol and affiliated with FIFA and CAF. Founded in 1982 following the islands' independence, Cabo Verde has risen rapidly in African football, famously qualifying for the 2013 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, where they reached the knockout stages. The team draws largely from players based in Portugal, France, and other European leagues, reflecting the country's large diaspora. Notable players include Ryan Mendes and Héldon Ramos. Cabo Verde plays home matches at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia. Their compact and disciplined style of play has earned them admiration across the continent, and they continue to progress under the guidance of dedicated coaching staff.