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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
3	Newington FC	10	6	2	2	24	18	6	20	L W L D W
4	Queen's University	10	6	1	3	20	7	13	19	W L L W W
5	Institute	10	5	1	4	20	17	3	16	W L W W W
6	Harland & Wolff Welders F.C.	10	5	0	5	18	16	2	15	L L L L W
7	Newry City AFC	10	4	3	3	16	18	-2	15	L W D D D

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