Cabo Verde faced Guinea in a World Cup match on 28 August 2026, with the visitors securing an 81-61 victory. The game concluded with a twenty-point margin in favour of Guinea. Both sides had been competing in the tournament earlier that day, with Cabo Verde playing first against Tunisia.
Guinea shot more efficiently from the field, converting twenty-five of sixty attempts compared to Cabo Verde's twenty from sixty-three. The visitors also dominated from the free-throw line, making twenty-five of twenty-nine attempts while Cabo Verde managed fourteen of twenty. Rebounding gave Guinea an edge as well, with forty-one boards against thirty-seven for the hosts.
Cabo Verde came into this fixture on mixed form, having lost to Tunisia 60-56 in their previous match on 27 August. Their recent record included a win against Libya 85-74 and a heavy defeat to South Sudan 109-79. Guinea arrived with similar inconsistency, having lost to South Sudan 81-71 in their most recent outing.
The home side's 21 turnovers told their own story, proving costly against a Guinea side that kept possession better with just eighteen mistakes. Cabo Verde's 23 personal fouls also contributed to the visitors' advantage at the line.
The result leaves Guinea with momentum after their loss to South Sudan, while Cabo Verde's recent struggles continue. With both teams showing vulnerability on defence, the tournament is shaping up to be competitive.
