Willy Semedo and Garry Rodrigues named in Cape Verde squad for 2026 World Cup

Willy Semedo of Omonia and Garry Rodrigues of Apollon have been officially selected to represent the Cape Verde national team at the 2026 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the United States, with Cape Verde’s matches hosted in Atlanta, Miami, and Houston. Semedo has accumulated 35 appearances and two goals for his country, while Rodrigues has recorded 60 appearances and nine goals. The team is drawn into a group alongside Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Their scheduled matches are set for June 15 against Spain, June 21 against Uruguay, and June 26 against Saudi Arabia. This marks a historic participation for the nation in the tournament. Both players were called up by their head coach following expectations regarding their professional performances in Cyprus. No other team or individual updates were confirmed in the official announcement on May 18, 2026.