ABOUT KELVIN PIRES
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Kelvin Pires is on the WC2026 squad list for Cape Verde Islands. Qualifier statistics on record are limited — appearance and goal numbers will refresh once Sportmonks publishes WC2026 fixture-level data after the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Cape Verde Islands
As a defender for Cape Verde Islands, Pires anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at SJK is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
Cape Verde Islands enter Group H, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Pires's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Kelvin Pires's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Pires features in.