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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
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers	12	6	3	3	20	16	4	21	W D W L L
5	West Bromwich Albion	12	6	3	3	16	13	3	21	D W W L L
6	Southampton	12	7	3	2	24	12	12	20	W D W W L
7	Birmingham City	12	5	5	2	20	12	8	20	L W W W D
8	Queens Park Rangers	12	5	5	2	20	12	8	20	W L W D D

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