Cabo Verde
A 500,000-strong nation on the world stage.
Cabo Verde, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- $2.2B Economy. Cabo Verde's total economy is worth $2.2B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Ryan Mendes. Their crown jewel is valued at $2M — about 3% of the entire Cabo Verde squad.
- Smallest African WC Qualifier Ever. Cabo Verde is the smallest African nation by population to ever qualify for a World Cup.
- $3K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Cabo Verde is $3K — ranked #39 of 48 WC nations.
- Squad Worth $65M. Cabo Verde's 2026 squad is valued at $65M — #43 of 48 nations, about 4% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- First WC Ever — Population 500K. Cabo Verde will make its first-ever World Cup appearance in 2026 — from a country of just 500,000 people.
- FIFA World #71. Cabo Verde enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #71 in the world by FIFA, coached by B. Lopes.
- Half the Team Plays in Europe. Most of Cabo Verde's national team plays in Portugal, France and beyond — a diaspora football dream.
- 10 Volcanic Islands. Cabo Verde is a 10-island archipelago off Africa's west coast — and now a World Cup nation.
- Cesária Évora's Country. The home of legendary singer Cesária Évora is also producing world-class footballers across Europe.
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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Cabo Verde's World Cup squad
Ryan Mendes
Star of Cabo Verde's 2026 campaign.
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Meet the nation
Cabo Verde qualifies for its first-ever World Cup. The economy is tiny but stable — built on tourism, fisheries and a global Cape Verdean diaspora.
Cabo Verde (pop. ~525k) is the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for a men's World Cup.
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Cabo Verde FAQ
What is Cabo Verde's financial personality?
Cabo Verde is "The Island Debutants". Cabo Verde qualifies for its first-ever World Cup. The economy is tiny but stable — built on tourism, fisheries and a global Cape Verdean diaspora.
How wealthy is Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde has a GDP per capita of $4K, a total economy of $2.2B, and median household wealth of $3K. It ranks #39 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Cabo Verde's savings rate?
Households in Cabo Verde save about 9% of disposable income, and 1% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup?
Cabo Verde enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #71 by FIFA, coached by B. Lopes, with Ryan Mendes as their star player (market value $2M). Their full squad is valued at $65M.
Which group is Cabo Verde in at the 2026 World Cup?
Cabo Verde is drawn in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Cabo Verde's biggest football achievements?
Cabo Verde's honours include: WC debut 2026, AFCON QF 2013/2023.
