Cape Verde’s Historic World Cup Qualification: How FIFA Forward Paved the Way for a Nation’s Rise

With their historic performance in CAF World Cup qualifiers, Cape Verde will play in its first-ever FIFA World Cup. But how ...

‘A small country with a big heart’ - Inside Cape Verde’s improbable journey from scrappy island nation to World Cup qualifier

How on-pitch talent and behind-the-scenes support helped Cape Verde become the second smallest nation to reach the World Cup ...

Steven Moreira: Pride, perseverance, and a historic World Cup journey for Cape Verde

For the first time in history, Cape Verde will play in a FIFA World Cup. The small island nation made history during the African qualifiers, booking a spot at the 2026 tournament — a milestone born ...
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Cape Verde qualifies for first ever World Cup in 2026. Here's what to know

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. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the ...

Watch: What a World Cup berth means to the Cape Verdean community in Massachusetts

Cape Verde is the second-smallest country to ever qualify. Watch a short documentary about the impact of the accomplishment for the Cape Verdean diaspora.