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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
2	Atletico Madrid	7	5	1	1	16	7	9	16	W W W L W
3	Real Betis	7	5	1	1	9	7	2	16	D W W W L
4	Real Madrid	7	5	0	2	18	8	10	15	L W W L W
5	Sevilla	7	4	1	2	10	9	1	13	L W W D L
6	Deportivo Alaves	7	3	2	2	11	6	5	11	D L L W W

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