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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	Empoli U20	5	3	2	0	9	6	3	11	W W D D W
5	Lazio U20	5	3	1	1	10	5	5	10	D W L W W
6	Bologna U20	5	3	0	2	12	12	0	9	W L L W W
7	Genoa U20	5	2	1	2	8	7	1	7	W L D W L
8	Hellas Verona U20	5	2	1	2	6	5	1	7	D W L W L

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