Pedri: "I'd like to swap shirts with a Cape Verde player during the World Cup!"

T.E (Elbotola)

08 May 2026at22:12

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has expressed his desire to swap jerseys with a player from the Cape Verde national team during the upcoming World Cup finals, set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Regarding which player he would like to swap shirts with during a Barcelona match, Pedri explained in an interview with DAZN: "In El Clásico, I already have many shirts, so I would choose Arnold, because I don't have his jersey yet."

He added: "As for the World Cup, I would like to get a Cape Verde national team jersey. It's a team I've never faced before, so I think I would swap shirts with one of their players to keep it as a souvenir."

The Spanish national team is placed in Group H of the World Cup, alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.

Q&A

What did Pedri express about his World Cup jersey swap plans?

Pedri expressed his desire to swap jerseys with a player from the Cape Verde national team during the upcoming World Cup. He wants to keep it as a unique souvenir from a team he has never faced before.

Why does Pedri specifically want a Cape Verde national team jersey?

Pedri specifically wants a Cape Verde national team jersey because it's a team he has never faced before. He sees it as an opportunity to get a unique souvenir from the World Cup finals.

How does Pedri's World Cup jersey swap desire relate to Spain's group stage?

Pedri's World Cup jersey swap desire relates to Spain's group stage because the Spanish national team is placed in Group H alongside Cape Verde. This means he will have the opportunity to face them directly.