Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Cape Verde Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
Cape Verde Islands are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Cape Verde reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut in 2013 and again in the 2023 edition, played in 2024. Their first World Cup appearance in 2026 brought a round-of-32 place, where Argentina beat them 3-2 after extra time. A knockout-stage appearance is distinct from winning either competition.
| Confederation | Africa (CAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | Africa Cup of Nations |
| Selected tournament milestones | Cape Verde reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut in 2013 and again in the 2023 edition, played in 2024. Their first World Cup appearance in 2026 brought a round-of-32 place, where Argentina beat them 3-2 after extra time. A knockout-stage appearance is distinct from winning either competition. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Cape Verde Islands would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) region. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.
No. Cape Verde Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Cape Verde reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut in 2013 and again in the 2023 edition, played in 2024. Their first World Cup appearance in 2026 brought a round-of-32 place, where Argentina beat them 3-2 after extra time. A knockout-stage appearance is distinct from winning either competition.
Cape Verde reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut in 2013 and again in the 2023 edition, played in 2024. Their first World Cup appearance in 2026 brought a round-of-32 place, where Argentina beat them 3-2 after extra time. A knockout-stage appearance is distinct from winning either competition.
The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Cape Verde Islands competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.
We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.
The sources below document selected tournament milestones, qualifying outcomes and honours. Regional competitions and the Asian Games are distinct from the World Cup and top continental titles tracked here.
