Cape Verde name World Cup squad with two MLS players, Bebe left out
Quick summary
Cape Verde have announced their World Cup squad, including MLS-based CJ dos Santos and Steven Moreira. Veteran forward Bebe was not selected.
What happened
Cape Verde's World Cup squad includes goalkeeper CJ dos Santos of San Diego and Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira. The main talking point is the omission of Bebe, who does not make the final selection. The call-ups point to trust in players currently active in MLS, while the exclusion of a known attacking name may alter expectations around the squad's balance. For football analysis, the news matters more for squad composition than for any single match result at this stage.
Chance analysis
This is primarily a squad-availability signal: Cape Verde are confirming defensive and goalkeeping options from MLS while leaving out a recognizable attacking player in Bebe. The omission could slightly reduce attacking familiarity or depth, depending on Bebe's expected role, while the selected MLS players may improve defensive reliability and experience.
Cape Verde gain clarity in squad structure, but Bebe's exclusion may slightly weaken perceived attacking depth.
Treat this as a confirmed squad-selection update with mild tactical and personnel implications, especially from Bebe's omission.