How Cape Verde Became Second Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup
The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have made history as the second-smallest African nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini sealed their place at the 2026 finals. Cape Verde, playing in front of a packed 15,000-capacity National Stadium in Praia, topped their qualifying group ahead of […]
14 Oct 12:17 · Naija News
Cape Verde makes historic qualifier for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde makes history as it qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tiny island-nation becomes the second smallest ever to make it to the prestigious competition.
14 Oct 10:04 · France 24
Cape Verde celebrates historic first World Cup qualification
The Atlantic island nation erupted with joy after its historic 3–0 home win over Eswatini secured a berth in football's 2026 World Cup across North America.
14 Oct 14:50 · DW
LinkedIn discovery helps Cape Verde qualify for 2026 World Cup ahead of Cameroon
Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second smallest nation ever to reach the global showpiece, and their unlikely success story has a unique twist involving the professional networking site, LinkedIn.The Blue Sharks sealed qualification with an emphatic...
14 Oct 11:20 · GhanaSoccernet
Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.
14 Oct 08:15 · Africanews
'I'm probably the luckiest person in the world' - Lopes helps Cape Verde make history
A 3-0 win over Eswatini saw Cape Verde become the second smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.
14 Oct 07:49 · The42
Dubliner Roberto Lopes qualifies for World Cup with Cape Verde
The Shamrock Rovers defender played key role in 3-0 win in final qualifier today.
13 Oct 18:00 · The42
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