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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
1	Bursaspor		13	10	1	2	29	11	18	31	W W W W L
2	Kayserispor	3 - 0	13	9	3	1	29	9	20	30	W D D W W
3	Igdir FK		13	8	3	2	18	10	8	27	D W W D W
4	Mardin 1969 Spor		13	7	3	3	18	12	6	24	W W L W W
5	Batman Petrolspor		13	7	2	4	26	23	3	23	L W D W L

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