Attacking threat
Dailon Livramento
Dailon Livramento is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Cape Verde.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Ryan Mendes
Ryan Mendes gives Cape Verde balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Bebe
Bebe anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Cape Verde look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Cape Verde shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Cape Verde 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
Cape Verde still lean on a #0047ab home identity with #e63946 contrast cues in the current cycle.
Capelli Sport era
Capelli Sport shape the current World Cup look for Cape Verde.
2026 reveal window
April 13, 2026 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who is in the Cape Verde squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Cape Verde's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Bebe, with Pedro 'Bubista' Leitão Brito as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Cape Verde head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Pedro 'Bubista' Leitão Brito leads Cape Verde into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Cape Verde 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.