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Cabo Verde at World Cup 2026

Cabo Verde are listed in Group H at the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.

TeamCabo Verde
ConfederationCAF
GroupGroup H
OpponentsSpain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia
First fixtureSpain vs Cabo Verde, 15 June 2026
Group fixtures3

Group Fixtures

Venue-local dates with local time and ET reference. Featured match pages are linked where available.

Local Date	Local Time	ET	Opponent	Fixture	Venue	Page
15 June 2026	12:00 ET	12:00 ET	Spain	Spain vs Cabo Verde	Atlanta Stadium	Schedule
21 June 2026	18:00 ET	18:00 ET	Uruguay	Uruguay vs Cabo Verde	Miami Stadium	Schedule
26 June 2026	19:00 CT	20:00 ET	Saudi Arabia	Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia	Houston Stadium	Schedule

Group Path

Match 1

Spain vs Cabo Verde

15 June 2026 · 12:00 ET · Atlanta Stadium

Match 2

Uruguay vs Cabo Verde

21 June 2026 · 18:00 ET · Miami Stadium

Match 3

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia

26 June 2026 · 19:00 CT · Houston Stadium

Travel

3

Different group-stage venues: Atlanta Stadium, Miami Stadium, Houston Stadium.

How Advancement Works

Direct

Top 2 In The Group

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance to the Round of 32.

Third Place

8 Best Third-Place Teams

The 8 best third-place teams also advance. That route cannot be known until the group stage is complete.

Scores

No Invented Results

Tables start at zero and should only change when FIFA-confirmed results exist.

Group And Opponents

Spain

Confirmed Group H opponent for Cabo Verde.

Cabo Verde

This page's team.

Saudi Arabia

Confirmed Group H opponent for Cabo Verde.

Uruguay

Confirmed Group H opponent for Cabo Verde.

Useful Links

Group HTable, opponents and full group schedule.Full Schedule6 fixtures listed for Group H.TV GuidesUse official broadcasters and authorized apps by market.FIFA FormatOfficial top-two and best-third-place rule.

Team FAQ

Is Cabo Verde confirmed for World Cup 2026?Yes. Cabo Verde is listed in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia.

How many group matches does Cabo Verde play?Cabo Verde has 3 scheduled group-stage matches before knockout opponents are known.

How does the team advance from the group?The top two teams in each group advance, along with the 8 best third-place teams, under FIFA's official format.

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