Attacking threat
Ryan Mendes
Ryan Mendes is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Cape Verde.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Bebe
Bebe gives Cape Verde balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Logan Costa
Logan Costa anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Cape Verde look without the ball.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
Cape Verde still lean on a #0047ab home identity with #e63946 contrast cues in the current cycle.
Tempo era
Tempo shape the current World Cup look for Cape Verde.
2026 reveal window
TBD is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who are the key players in the Cape Verde World Cup 2026 squad picture?
Cape Verde's main spotlight names on this page come from the site's current star player list: Ryan Mendes, Bebe, Logan Costa.
Does this squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.
How many players are featured here?
This page highlights the leading names already tracked in the project data rather than attempting to publish a full provisional 26-man list.