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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	Kocaelispor	6	4	0	2	7	4	3	12	W L W W W
5	Alanyaspor	6	3	2	1	8	6	2	11	W D W L W
6	Fenerbahçe	6	3	1	2	16	6	10	10	W D L W W
7	Trabzonspor	6	3	1	2	13	5	8	10	W L W L W
8	Kasımpaşa	6	2	4	0	7	5	2	10	D W D D W

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