Cape Verde

The Cape Verde national football team, known as the Blue Sharks, is governed by the Cape Verde Football Federation (FCF) and competes in the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The team wears blue and white and has risen rapidly in African and global football rankings.

Cape Verde qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations multiple times, reaching the quarter-finals in 2013 and 2021. The team draws significantly on its diaspora, fielding players with Portuguese, Dutch, and French league experience. Cape Verde's 2026 World Cup qualification marks a historic milestone for the island nation.