Who's in your Cape Verde Islands Starting 11?
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Cape Verde Islands at the World Cup
Cape Verde have reached the World Cup for the first time in their history, an Atlantic archipelago of around half a million people and one of the smallest nations ever to qualify. Coached by Pedro Leitão Brito, the squad draws heavily on the islands’ European-based diaspora, with the veteran Vózinha in goal.
CPV
Cape Verde Islands
CPV
Est. 1982
Kit
#0a478a
WC
Head Coach
Pedro Leitao Brito
Since May 2026
Formation tendency
4-1-4-1most-used · 2 of last 4
4-1-4-1
50%
4-2-3-1
50%
Most Common Cape Verde Islands Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
1
Vozinha
GK·4 starts
3
Diney Borges
DEF·4 starts
4
Pico
DEF·4 starts
31
Moreira
DEF·3 starts
13
Sidny Lopes Cabral
DEF·3 starts
6
Kevin Lenini
MID·4 starts
20
Ryan Mendes
MID·4 starts
35
Monteiro
MID·3 starts
15
Laros Duarte
MID·2 starts
7
Jovane Cabral
FWD·2 starts
19
Dailon Rocha Livramento
FWD·2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
FIXTURES
Cape Verde Islands fixtures
Fri 3 Jul, 23:00
FULL TIMECape Verde Islands 2–3 Argentina
See how the predicted XI scored against the lineup that started.
Match report →RECENT RESULTS
Stats & Facts
Cape Verde Islands
- Who started Cape Verde Islands's last match?
- Cape Verde Islands's starting XI on 3 Jul 2026 in the World Cup (4-1-4-1): Vozinha, Diney Borges, Pico, Kevin Lenini, Jovane Cabral, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Deroy Duarte, Laros Duarte, Ryan Mendes, Nuno Da Costa, Steven Moreira.
- What was Cape Verde Islands's last result?
- Cape Verde Islands lost to Argentina 2–3 on 3 Jul 2026.
- Who has made the most starts for Cape Verde Islands this season?
- Vozinha leads with 4 starts for Cape Verde Islands across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Cape Verde Islands use most often?
- Cape Verde Islands have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Cape Verde Islands goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Vozinha has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cape Verde Islands this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Cape Verde Islands defender has started the most this season?
- Diney Borges has made the most starts as defender for Cape Verde Islands this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Cape Verde Islands midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ryan Mendes has made the most starts as midfielder for Cape Verde Islands this season, starting 4 matches.
Squad · 26 players