About Cape Verde — History, Stadium & Honours

History

Cape Verde compete on the international stage under the CAF confederation. The team qualified for the 2026 World Cup via Qualified directly via CAF group stage — first ever WC. Their best previous World Cup finish is First appearance (2026).

About the national team

Cape Verde — Tubarões Azuis.

By

António Vasques

senior correspondent

Clara Fonseca

sports editor

Juliano Reis

match reporter