Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCape Verde are in dreamland so far in World Cup 2026.They kicked things off with a draw against former champions Spain, and managed to score their first two World Cup goals against Uruguay to bag another point.It leaves them weighing up the possibility of knockout football, but who could they face?Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kWho could Cape Verde face in the knockout rounds of World Cup 2026?Thanks to goals from Kevin Pina and Helio Varela plus the opening up of qualification for the best third-placed teams the Blue Sharks have a good chance of going through to the next round.But they look set to face some tough opposition. You may like How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026? Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction: Can World Cup debutants pull off another shock? Cape Verde World Cup squad 2026: Bubista's squad for the Blue Sharks' World Cup debut CAPE VERDE LEAD AT THE WORLD CUP! Kevin Pina's free kick from distance puts the debutants ahead against two-time World Cup winners Uruguay! #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/je1rAcdrvOJune 21, 2026According to the BBCs tournament bracket predictor, as things stand, with Cape Verde in third, theyd be set to face Mexico.That may seem a kind-ish draw for a knockout game, but it must not be forgotten that Mexico would be playing that match on home soil, in front of their own fans, at the incredible altitude of the Azteca.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.However, its all very tight in Group H Uruguay and Cape Verde are currently on the same points, and could feasibly swap round in the final group stage game.Such a switch would currently see the small island nation face Lionel Messis Argentina, back at the Hard Rock Stadium where they drew with Uruguay.While Mexico probably offers a marginally better chance of progressing, the opportunity to play against one of the games best-ever players would be very attractive.Uruguay land themselves in trouble as Cape Verde equalise! Helio Varela levels the scores after Mathias Olivera and Fernando Muslera get their wires crossed #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/yypCaA0FKIJune 21, 2026Moreover, with their draw against Spain, the Blue Sharks have already shown they can face up to any side.In the unlikely event that Cape Verde top the group which would require Uruguay to beat Spain, and the Blue Sharks to beat Saudi Arabia by a larger margin they could face off against Austria, as things stand.With a final round of group stage fixtures to go, a lot could still change, but its not too early for Cape Verde to begin dreaming.TOPICSWorld Cup 2026Isaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
