51% modelled chance to reach the knockout stage
Cape Verde World Cup 2026 chances.
The planning model gives Cape Verde a 51% chance to get out of Group H. Start with the confirmed games against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia, then see which cities open up along each route.
Confirmed schedule
Cape Verde plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Atlanta, Miami, and Houston.
Atlanta
Mon, Jun 15 · 12:00 PM · vs Spain
Miami
Sun, Jun 21 · 6:00 PM · vs Uruguay
Houston
Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM · vs Saudi Arabia
Spain vs Cape Verde
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mon, Jun 15 · 12:00 PM
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
Sun, Jun 21 · 6:00 PM
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Houston
NRG Stadium
Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM
Route odds
How could Cape Verde get through?
This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.
Win group
9.6%
Finish second
22.6%
Advance as third
18.8%
Out in group
49%
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Cape Verde World Cup 2026 FAQ
Where does Cape Verde play in World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Atlanta, Miami, and Houston.
When is Cape Verde's first World Cup 2026 match?
Cape Verde's first group match is Spain vs Cape Verde on Mon, Jun 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Who does Cape Verde play in the group stage?
Cape Verde plays Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
What stadiums does Cape Verde play at in World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and NRG Stadium.
What is Cape Verde's possible knockout route?
The knockout route depends on whether Cape Verde wins Group H, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.
Match-by-match path
Win, lose, where next?
Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.
If group winner
9.6% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 83
Los Angeles
Thu, Jul 2 · SoFi Stadium
Chance here
9.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 3.6%
Next: Dallas · Round of 16
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 6%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 93
Dallas
Mon, Jul 6 · AT&T Stadium
Chance here
3.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 1.4%
Next: Los Angeles · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 2.2%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 98
Los Angeles
Fri, Jul 10 · SoFi Stadium
Chance here
1.4%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.5%
Next: Dallas · Semifinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.9%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 101
Dallas
Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium
Chance here
0.5%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.3%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
0.2%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.1%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.1%
Next: Eliminated
If group runner-up
22.6% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 87
Miami
Fri, Jul 3 · Hard Rock Stadium
Chance here
22.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 8.6%
Next: Vancouver · Round of 16
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 14%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 96
Vancouver
Tue, Jul 7 · BC Place
Chance here
8.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 3.3%
Next: Kansas City · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 5.3%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 100
Kansas City
Sat, Jul 11 · Arrowhead Stadium
Chance here
3.3%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 1.3%
Next: Atlanta · Semifinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 2%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 102
Atlanta
Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Chance here
1.3%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.5%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.8%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
0.5%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.3%
Next: Eliminated
What this page is for
This page is for quick planning.
If you support Cape Verde, start here to see the cities that are already locked in. Tickets, hotels, and odds are useful later, but the first question is simpler: where might you need to be?