Cape Verde add new line to list of old names from Africa at 48-team World Cup

Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time. Ghana, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco,Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and South...

Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification with Dominant Victory Over Eswatini

Praia, Cape Verde – October 14, 2025 – In a momentous achievement for African football, Cape Verde has etched its name into the annals of World Cup history by securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The island nation triumphed 3-0 over...

Cape Verde, and a FIFA World Cup inspiration

October 16, 2025 07:13 AM IST First published on: Oct 16, 2025 at 07:13 AM IST Football is no stranger to fairy tales. Yet, Cape Verde’s World Cup qualification is remarkable. It has little footballing heritage and has barely produced a talent of...

Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup for the first time

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out...

Cape Verde clinches historic qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde has secured its first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup, becoming the second-smallest nation to reach the tournament. Cape Verde now becomes the second-smallest country ever to qualify for a World Cup, after Iceland, which made...

Cape Verde Make History As Second-Smallest Nation To Qualify For World Cup

Cape Verde players celebrate the milestone Cape Verde have secured a historic place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Eswatini 3–0 at home to top their qualifying group ahead of continental giants Cameroon. The victory at the National...

Cape Verde Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Nation Secures Historic First-Ever Spot as Praia Celebrates

Anyone else still recovering from that Cape Verde fever dream? Because the vibes are undefeated. This tiny island nation just sent shockwaves through world football, and all it took was one wild night in Praia, some diaspora hustle, and the single...

Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success

ShareSave Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their...

Population 600,000: How did Cape Verde accomplish the impossible?

33:53 How does a tiny island nation with a population of just 600,000 people qualify for its first-ever FIFA World Cup? On this episode of Sideline Story, we move past the miracle headlines to dissect the precise formula behind Cape Verde's...

Cape Verde Become the Second-Smallest Nation to Reach the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde have made history by becoming the second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, after defeating Eswatini 3-0 at home. The victory secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals, ahead of...

Cape Verde to make WC debut 

The team’s impressive performance throughout the qualifying campaign showcased their skill, determination, and teamwork, earning them a maiden World Cup berth. Analysts have praised Cape Verde for their tactical discipline and ability to perform...

Cape Verde is 2nd smallest nation to qualify for World Cup. What now

Cape Verde set for World Cup debut; set to be featured in 2026 FIFA WC

Cape Verde secured their maiden World Cup berth with a 3-0 win over Eswatini, becoming Africa’s smallest nation by population (550,000) to qualify. They topped Group D with 23 points, surpassing Cameroon and making history in football’s global...

Cape Verde make history, qualify for first-ever FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde have etched their name into football history by becoming the second smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 500,000, the island nation sealed their maiden World Cup berth after a...

“Top tier”: South African gents swoon over Cape Verdean girls in viral celebration video

Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, sparking widespread excitement and celebration among its citizens A viral video showcasing the joyous celebrations of Cape Verdeans, particularly the beautiful Cape Verdean...

Cardinal in Cape Verde Urges “wisdom of the heart” to Guide Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

“The wisdom of the heart is the active capacity—what we traditionally call virtue—that allows us to integrate each part into the whole so that the parts and the whole do not contradict one another,” he explained. With the wisdom, the Local...

Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification

Cape Verde, Africa Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 on Monday. The victory allowed the island nation to secure its spot and top Group D in the African qualifying...

An explosion of joy: how Cape Verde reached the World Cup

Except for the day Cape Verde obtained its independence from Portugal on 5 July 1975, the explosion of rapturous joy on the streets of Praia on Monday, after the Blue Sharks’s historic qualification for next year’s World Cup, following a 3-0...

Cape Verde Advances To The World Cup For The First Time In History

Cape Verde, the small African nation with a population of about 525,000 people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The historic moment happened on Monday when Cape Verde defeated Eswatini 3-0, winning their group in the African...

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0, qualify for World Cup

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal has about 550,000 inhabitants, making...