Capelli Sport and Cabo Verde Football Federation Unite in Landmark Partnership Ahead of Historic FIFA World Cup Debut

Capelli Sport, the global sportswear brand headquartered in New York City, has announced a four-year partnership with the Cabo Verde Football Federation (FCF), naming Capelli Sport the Official Technical and Apparel Partner of Cabo Verde Football.

The partnership arrives at a transfor­ma­tional moment for both organizations, as Cabo Verde prepares for its first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup. With the tournament unfolding across North America, the home of Capelli Sport’s global headquarters, the collaboration uniquely connects a nation’s historic rise with a brand positioned at the center of the global game.

Under the agreement, Capelli Sport will design and supply custom match kits, training wear, and travel apparel for all Cabo Verde national teams. The partnership will support Cabo Verde’s participation across major international competitions, qualifiers, international friendlies, and federation training camps across Africa and worldwide.

For a nation defined by resilience, pride, and community, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup represents a historic breakthrough moment. Football in Cabo Verde has long served as a unifying force across the islands and throughout the global Cabo Verdean diaspora. With vibrant Cabo Verdean communities in the United States—­particularly across the East Coast—the 2026 World Cup in North America offers a rare opportunity for fans at home and abroad to witness their national team compete on the world’s biggest stage.

Beyond outfitting national teams, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to performance, innovation, national identity, and the long-term development of football in Cabo Verde — from elite international competition to grassroots and youth pathways.

Mário Semedo, President, Cabo Verde Football Federation, said:
“Capelli Sport stood out to us for its growing reputation across global football and its authentic commitment to our federation’s goals. This is more than apparel — it is a partnership rooted in shared ambition, and we are proud to step onto the world stage together.”

As part of the agreement, Capelli Sport has worked hand-in-hand with the federation to create modern, high-performance kits that celebrate Cabo Verde’s heritage and national identity while delivering elite-level technical performance. The completed designs embody a bold new era for Cabo Verdean football and will be revealed on the global stage soon.

Cabo Verde will make its historic FIFA World Cup debut on June 15 against Spain, followed by additional group-stage matches on June 21 versus Uruguay and June 27 against Saudi Arabia. In addition, Capelli Sport will outfit the Cabo Verde women’s national team at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), kicking off on March 18, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing the women’s game.

George Altirs, Founder & CEO, Capelli Sport, said:
“Seeing our brand on the world’s biggest football stage has been a personal dream of mine since founding Capelli Sport. To share that moment with a nation making its first-ever World Cup appearance, alongside a federation and fanbase defined by passion and pride, makes this partnership especially meaningful. Cabo Verde’s journey embodies what football is truly about: opportunity, belief, and representing something greater than yourself. We are honored to be part of this historic milestone and fully committed to supporting the long-term future of Cabo Verde football.”