Summary
Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first-ever appearance in the tournament, by defeating Eswatini 3-0 in their final group match. This win allowed them to finish at the top of their group, ahead of Cameroon, and secure a spot among the nine African teams heading to the finals in North America.
Key Facts
- Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- This is the first time Cape Verde will participate in the World Cup finals.
- The victory helped Cape Verde top their qualifying group ahead of Cameroon.
- Cape Verde scored all three goals in the second half of the match.
- The team finished Group D with 23 points, four points ahead of Cameroon.
- Cape Verde will join other African teams like Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, and Ghana at the World Cup.
- Cape Verde, with a population of about 600,000, is the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup after Iceland.
