Cape Verde, a tiny island country in Africa , has created history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . This marks the nation’s first time ever in the tournament. The capital city, Praia, was filled with excitement as thousands of people came out to celebrate the big moment.

This achievement is even more special because Cape Verde is such a small nation, with a population of only about 5.25 lakh. It is now the second-smallest country after Iceland to qualify for the World Cup finals.

Victory that sealed the dream

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 in Praia to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup. They dominated Group B with 23 points, finishing above Cameroon – a team that has played in eight World Cups.

Coach Pedro Brito said the qualification was more than just a football vict

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