Africa-Press – Kenya. Cape Verde has achieved the unthinkable. In a night of unforgettable celebrations at Estádio Nacional, the island nation defeated Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for their FIFA World Cup.
With a population of just 525,000, Cape Verde now becomes the second smallest country to ever reach the global stage a moment of national pride that will echo for generations.
Emotions ran high on the pitch and across the country.
“I can’t put into words what I want to say, there’s joy, relief, all sorts of emotions,” said defender Roberto “Pico” Lopes. “This was our goal, and we did it.”
Midfielder Steven Moreira added, “Honestly, I still don’t believe it. We’re in a World Cup. That’s crazy.”
Cape Verde’s qualification is even more remarkable given the competition. They finished ahead of African heavyweights like Cameroon in Group D to book their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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