We take a look at which club each Cape Verde player plays for as they enjoy their incredible journey at the 2026 World Cup.
Expected to be the whipping boys of the group, Cape Verde remained unbeaten across their three fixtures and draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to make it through to the last 32 of their first ever World Cup.
A country made up of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde have become the smallest ever nation to make it through to the knockout stages and their journey has captured the hearts of the footballing world.
From 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha being the hero as he kept out Spain in their tournament opener, to the scenes after full-time of their final group game as their place in the last 32 was confirmed, Cape Verde have enjoyed the best fortnight in their history.
Facing the defending champions and Lionel Messi in front of a full stadium dominated by passionate Argentina fans, Cape Verde gave it absolutely everything and produced one of the most special moments in World Cup history when Deroy Duarte cancelled out Lionel Messi's opener.
Which club does each player in the Cape Verde squad play for?
Goalkeepers: Josimar Dias "Vozinha" (Chaves), Márcio da Rosa (Montana), Carlos Santos (San Diego)
Defenders: Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), João Paulo Fernandes (FCSB), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Roberto Lopes "Pico" (Shamrock Rovers), Kelvin Pires (SJK), Ianique Tavares "Stopira" (Torreense), Edilson Borges "Diney" (Al Bataeh)
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitória de Guimarães), Yannick Semedo (Farense), Laros Duarte (Puskás Akadémia), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar)
Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Iğdır), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Nuno Da Costa (İstanbul Başakşehir), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Tolyatti), Hélio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
