Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Telmo Arcanjo played 2 matches for Cape Verde: 1 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group H | vs Spain 0-0 | Came on in the 79′ |
| Group H | vs Uruguay 2-2 | Started, off on 46′ |
Biography
Telmo Emanuel Gomes Arcanjo (Portuguese: [ˈtɛl.mu e.mɐ.nu.ˈɛl ˈɡo.mɨz ɐɾ.ˈkɐ̃.ʒu]; born 21 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Vitória S.C. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.
Club career Arcanjo made his professional debut with Tondela in a 3–2 Primeira Liga loss to Gil Vicente on 14 July 2020. On 16 June 2023, Vitória SC announced the free signing of Arcanjo on a four-year deal. On 10 January 2026, Arcanjo played in the Portuguese Taça da Liga final against Braga in which Vitória Guimarães won 2-1.
International career Born in Portugal, Arcanjo is of Cape Verdean descent. He represented the Cape Verde U19s in a friendly 2–0 loss to the Portugal U19s on 30 January 2019. He was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a pair of friendlies in June 2021. He debuted with the Cape Verde national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Senegal on 8 June 2021. On 18 May 2026, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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