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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
11	Leeds United		3	1	2	0	3	2	1	5	D D W
12	Nottingham Forest		4	1	2	1	4	4	0	5	W D D L
13	Manchester United	0 - 1	4	1	1	2	7	7	0	4	L D W L
14	Sunderland		4	1	1	2	3	5	-2	4	L D W L
15	AFC Bournemouth		4	0	3	1	6	7	-1	3	D D D L

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