CAPE VERDE Has Officially Become The Sixth African Nation To Secure A Spot At The 2026 FIFA World Cup After Claiming A Commanding 3-0 Home Victory Over Eswatini On October 13, 2025.
Prior To Cape Verde's Qualification, Five African Teams Had Already Booked Their Tickets To The Global Tournament—Tunisia, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, And Algeria. The 2026 World Cup Will Be Hosted Jointly By The United States, Mexico, And Canada.
The West African Island Nation Had To Wait Until The Final 45 Minutes Of The Match To Break The Deadlock, Eventually Scoring Three Crucial Goals That Guaranteed Them The Top Spot In Group D With 23 Points—An Unassailable Lead That No Other Team In The Group Can Reach.
The Goals Were Scored By Verona’s Rocha Livramento, Who Is Currently On Loan At Casa Pia, Omonia Nicosia Striker Willy Semedo, And Veteran Defender Stopira.
This Marks Cape Verde’s Historic First-Ever Qualification For A FIFA World Cup Finals, Making Them The 14th African Nation In History To Reach The Global Stage.
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