Chile vs Cape Verde Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA Series
by Alex Lawes ·
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It's fairly remarkable that the team preparing for a FIFA World Cup appearance is Cape Verde here - and not Chile but that is the case, such is the nature of football.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Some matches can be streamed live on FIFA+ / USA – Some matches can be streamed live on FIFA+
Key stats
- This is the first‑ever encounter between Chile and Cabo Verde.
- Chile’s record in their 17 previous matches with CAF teams is W8 D5 L4, with their most recent fixture a 2-0 friendly defeat to Morocco in Spain in September 2022.
- Chile’s overall record against non-CONMEBOL teams is P253 W109 D57 L87.
- Cabo Verde’s only previous match against a CONMBEOL team was a 1-0 friendly defeat to Ecuador in the USA in June 2022.
- Cabo Verde’s record against non‑CAF teams is P18 W9 D7 L2, with their most recent fixture a 0-0 draw (lost 5-4 on penalties) against IR Iran in the United Arab Emirates during a friendly tournament in November 2025.
- Cabo Verde competed in the last edition of the FIFA Series in 2024, winning 1-0 against both Guyana and Equatorial Guinea in Saudi Arabia.
Chile vs Cape Verde prediction
Chile come into this one on the back of showing signs of improvement after a woeful CONMEBOL qualification campaign that concluded with them finishing ninth, just ahead of fellow underperformers Peru.
Under the management of Bubista, Cape Verde were one of the best stories in qualification as they managed to overcome Cameroon in their group to ensure that they will make their FIFA World Cup debut in North America.
Cape Verde have shown themselves to be a team worthy of attention and, for many, concern. However, Chile are showing signs of improvement and will believe they can make a statement for the future with a win here.
Chile vs Cape Verde tip: Chile to win
