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Scenes of utter jubilation as Cape Verde qualify for World Cup

Cape Verde became the second smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup after their 3-0 win over Eswatini guaranteed their spot at the tournament in North America in 2026. Watch the clip above as the full-time whistle sparked scenes of euphoria, both on the pitch and in the stands, with the players heralded as heroes after clinching a historic first qualification.

Cape Verde qualify for World Cup!

Cape Verde have officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the second-smallest nation ever to punch their ticket into the iconic quadrennial tournament. The African nation, which has a population of just 524,000, beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to seal their progression to the finals next summer, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Monza	6	1	1	4	9	15	-6	4	L W L D L
17	Genoa	6	1	1	4	5	11	-6	4	W L D L L
18	Parma Calcio 1913	6	1	1	4	4	10	-6	4	L W L D L
19	Fiorentina	6	1	1	4	7	14	-7	4	L D W L L
20	Venezia	6	0	0	6	5	16	-11	0	L L L L L

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