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Cape Verde Qualified for First World Cup After 3-0 Win

Cape Verde Qualified for First World Cup After 3-0 Win

Post by : Rameen Ariff

Cape Verde has qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup after defeating Eswatini 3-0 on Monday, securing the top spot in their African qualifying group.

The West African island nation, with a population of around 600,000, becomes the second smallest country in World Cup history to earn a place in the tournament.

Cape Verde’s historic qualification comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Football fans around the world are celebrating this milestone for the island nation, which has steadily grown in international football over recent years.

The team’s success highlights the development of football in smaller nations and their increasing presence on the global stage. Cape Verde now joins a list of underdog teams making their mark at the FIFA World Cup.

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