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Cape Verde Shocks Africa, Reaches World Cup
10 Jun
Summary
- Cape Verde secured their first-ever World Cup qualification.
- They topped their CAF group ahead of Cameroon.
- The team won seven matches with a strong defense.

Cape Verde, one of four tournament debutants, has achieved a historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The island nation secured their spot in North America by impressively winning their CAF group, notably finishing ahead of seasoned competitors Cameroon.
Their qualification journey was marked by a solid defensive performance, contributing to seven victories out of ten matches. Despite scoring 16 goals, their resilience ensured only one defeat on their path to this maiden World Cup appearance. This marks a significant achievement for Cape Verde football.