Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time! They secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup by defeating Eswatini 3-0 in their final qualifying match, topping Group D ahead of Cameroon.
The goals were scored by Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo, and veteran Stopira in stoppage time. This achievement is remarkable for the small island nation, which has a population of approximately 525,000 people, making it the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup after Iceland in 2018.
Cape Verde’s 3-0 win over Eswatini marked their first-ever World Cup qualification. They finished top of Group D with 23 points, four points ahead of Cameroon. With a population of around 525,000, Cape Verde is the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.
The Cape Verdean has government declared a half-day holiday to allow citizens to watch the match, which saw tickets sell out in record time.
