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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
7	CRB	28	13	6	9	42	40	2	45	W L W W L
8	Operário-PR	28	12	8	8	39	36	3	44	D W W D D
9	Sport	28	10	11	7	37	28	9	41	L W L L W
10	Athletic Club-MG	28	10	10	8	33	30	3	40	W L W L L
11	Cuiabá	28	9	13	6	27	22	5	40	D W L W D

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