Cape Verde secures a historic spot for its first FIFA World Cup.

Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for its first FIFA World Cup. The small island nation of 600,000 people earned its spot at the 2026 finals by defeating Eswatini 3-0, winning their qualifying group and finishing ahead of the strong team from Cameroon. This remarkable achievement highlights the progress of a country that rarely played international football 25 years ago. The victory led to huge celebrations in the capital, Praia. The qualification is seen as an inspiring success for the nation and a sign of its growth in football.