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Cape Verde's Blue Sharks on Verge of Historic World Cup Qualification
8 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Cape Verde tops Group D with 19 points, aiming for first-ever World Cup qualification
- Match against Libya on October 9, 2025 is crucial for Cape Verde's World Cup dreams
- Previous meetings between Libya and Cape Verde have favored the latter
As of October 8, 2025, Cape Verde's national football team, the "Blue Sharks," are on the cusp of making history by securing their first-ever qualification for the World Cup. The team currently leads Group D in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, having collected 19 points from their previous eight matches.
The Blue Sharks will face a crucial match against Libya on October 9, 2025, at the June 11 Stadium in Tripoli. A victory in this penultimate ninth matchday would all but guarantee Cape Verde's place in the 2026 World Cup finals. The game will be broadcast on BeIN Sports for the Middle East and North Africa, as well as on CANAL+ Afrique and SuperSport for the rest of the continent.
In previous meetings between the two teams, Libya has one win to Cape Verde's two defeats, the most recent coming in June 2024. However, the Blue Sharks are determined to overcome this challenge and make their World Cup dreams a reality. A successful qualification would be a momentous achievement for the small island nation, further cementing their status as a rising force in African football.
