CPV is Cape Verde
In the Panini World Cup 2026 album, CPV is the FIFA code for Cape Verde 🇨🇻, a team from Africa. At the tournament it plays in Group H, and its stickers are numbered from CPV1 to CPV20.
2026 is Cape Verde's first ever World Cup. It's the first time the team appears in the Panini album, which makes its stickers — especially the gold crest, CPV1 — some of the most wanted.
Quick facts
- Confederation
- Africa
- Group
- H
- World Cups
- 2026 debutant
- Stickers
- 20
Cape Verde's most wanted stickers
Its star players are the most requested stickers in swaps. They all sit inside the Cape Verde set (CPV1–CPV20):
- Joao Paulo
- Ryan Mendes
- Garry Rodrigues
What this team's stickers look like
- CPV1 the crest (gold / foil)
- CPV2–CPV12, CPV14–CPV20 players
- CPV13 the team photo
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Group and rivals — Group H
Frequently asked questions
How many stickers does Cape Verde have in the World Cup 2026 album?
Cape Verde has 20 stickers, from CPV1 to CPV20: the crest (CPV1, gold/foil), the team photo (CPV13) and the rest, players.
What sticker is CPV1?
CPV1 is the Cape Verde crest, a gold (foil) sticker — one of the hardest to get in the set.
Is this Cape Verde's first World Cup?
Yes. Cape Verde makes its World Cup debut in 2026, so it's the first time it has stickers in the Panini album.
Where is the Joao Paulo sticker?
The Joao Paulo sticker is inside the Cape Verde set (between CPV1 and CPV20), alongside the rest of the squad.