Cape Verde’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final
If Cape Verde win Group H, their knockout route runs from a Round of 32 tie in Los Angeles on Thu, 2 July 2026, through the Round of 16 in Dallas (Mon, 6 July 2026), and on toward the Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
Cape Verde’s projected knockout route
| Round | Date | Host city | Likely opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Thu, 2 July 2026 | Los Angeles | the Group J runner-up |
| Round of 16 | Mon, 6 July 2026 | Dallas | the winner of Match 83 (the Group K runner-up vs the Group L runner-up) |
| Quarter-final | Fri, 10 July 2026 | Los Angeles | Potentially United States, Canada or Switzerland |
| Semi-final | Tue, 14 July 2026 | Dallas | Potentially Germany, Ivory Coast or Mexico |
| Final | Sun, 19 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | Potentially Brazil, Morocco or Netherlands |
Route assumes Cape Verde win Group H. Confirmed opponents are named once their group finishes; the rest stay bracket projections until then.
Who could Cape Verde face in the Round of 32?
In the Round of 32, Cape Verde would meet the Group J runner-up. The tie is scheduled for Thu, 2 July 2026, 3:00 PM ET at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Match 84). Win it and Cape Verde reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
What is Cape Verde’s Round of 16 path?
A Round-of-16 place would pit Cape Verde against the winner of Match 83 (the Group K runner-up vs the Group L runner-up), played Mon, 6 July 2026, 3:00 PM ET at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Match 93). Likely contenders from that side include Portugal, Colombia, England or Croatia.
Cape Verde’s potential quarter-final
Reaching the quarter-finals would set up Match 98 on Fri, 10 July 2026, 3:00 PM ET at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, against the winner of Round-of-16 Match 94. Heavyweights lurking in that quarter include United States, Canada, Switzerland or Germany.
Could Cape Verde reach the semi-finals?
The semi-final (Match 101) is set for Tue, 14 July 2026, 3:00 PM ET at AT&T Stadium, Dallas. Possible opponents from the other half include Germany, Ivory Coast, Mexico, South Africa or South Korea.
Cape Verde’s route to the World Cup 2026 Final
The 2026 World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026 (3:00 PM ET). It is the last step of Cape Verde’s projected route. Anyone from Brazil, Morocco, Netherlands, Japan, Germany or Ivory Coast could be waiting on the other side of the draw.
What if Cape Verde finish runner-up in Group H?
As Group H runner-up, Cape Verde would enter the other half of the bracket, opening with a Round of 32 tie against the Group J winner in Miami on Fri, 3 July 2026 (Match 86). The path still converges on the same Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
| Round | Date | Host city | Likely opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Fri, 3 July 2026 | Miami | the Group J winner |
| Round of 16 | Tue, 7 July 2026 | Atlanta | the winner of Match 88 (Australia vs Iran) |
| Quarter-final | Sun, 12 July 2026 | Kansas City | Potentially Canada, Switzerland or Germany |
| Semi-final | Wed, 15 July 2026 | Atlanta | Potentially Brazil, Morocco or Netherlands |
| Final | Sun, 19 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | Potentially Germany, Ivory Coast or Mexico |
Route assumes Cape Verde finish second in Group H. Confirmed opponents are named once their group finishes; the rest stay bracket projections until then.
Cape Verde’s Group H fixtures
| Date | Kick-off | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 15 June 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | Cape Verde at  Spain |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sun, 21 June 2026 | 6:00 PM ET | Cape Verde at  Uruguay |
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sat, 27 June 2026 | 8:00 PM ET | Cape Verde vs  Saudi Arabia |
NRG Stadium, Houston |
Cape Verde at the World Cup 2026: FAQ
When do Cape Verde play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Cape Verde open their Group H campaign against Spain on Mon, 15 June 2026 (12:00 PM ET) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Where would Cape Verde play the Round of 16?
If Cape Verde win Group H, their Round of 16 tie (Match 93) is at AT&T Stadium, Dallas on Mon, 6 July 2026.
What if Cape Verde finish runner-up in Group H?
As Group H runner-up, Cape Verde would drop into the other half of the bracket. Their Round of 32 tie (Match 86) is against the Group J winner in Miami on Fri, 3 July 2026, then the path runs through the Round of 16 in Atlanta and on toward the same Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The 2026 World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026 (3:00 PM ET).