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Cabo Verde Qualifies for First World Cup With 3-0 Win Over Eswatini

The island nation becomes a World Cup debutant under the expanded 48-team format.

Wahnsinn! Garry Rodrigues und Kap Verde sind bei der WM 2026 am Start.
Das ist eine absolute Sensation! Dieses Land ist erstmals für die WM qualifiziert.
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Overview

  • FIFA confirmed the historic berth after goals from Dailon Livramento (48'), Willy Semedo (54') and Stopira (90+1').
  • A pivotal 1-0 victory over favored Cameroon in September set up the decisive finish to the qualifying campaign.
  • Coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito’s squad features largely lesser-known professionals, with roughly half the players born abroad.
  • With a population of about 500,000, Cabo Verde will be the second-smallest nation to play at a World Cup after Iceland in 2018.
  • The qualification brings the tally to 22 teams confirmed for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, scheduled for June 11 to July 19.