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Cape Verde Make History as Second Smallest Nation Ever to Qualify for FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Eswatini 3–0, becoming the second smallest country ever to reach football’s biggest stage.
Cape Verde have achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the second smallest country in history to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, etching their name into global football folklore.
With a population of just over 500,000, the Atlantic island nation sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup after a convincing 3–0 victory over Eswatini in their final qualifying match.
The emphatic win saw Cape Verde finish top of their group, edging out African football giants Cameroon, who were forced to settle for second place.
The historic qualification marks a new chapter for Cape Verdean football, as the Blue Sharks prepare to represent one of the smallest nations ever to grace the world’s biggest football stage.
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