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Cape Verde Makes History with First-Ever FIFA World Cup Qualification
Rabat – On Monday the Blue Sharks dominated Eswatini 3–0 at home in Praia during their final Group D African qualifying match, putting in a first-place team showing, and thus snatching qualification for the 2026 tournament in the United States,...
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How dual-nationality players combined with home-grown heroes with salaries of ~ Rs 31,000, in helping Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde, the dot island nation off the coast of Senegal, became the second smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Defeating fellow island nation Eswatini five miles away, 3-0, the Cape Verdeans secured entry as winners...
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Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification
Cape Verde, Africa Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 on Monday. The victory allowed the island nation to secure its spot and top Group D in the African qualifying...
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Cabo Verde seal historic FIFA World Cup qualification
Praia, Oct 14 (IANS) Cabo Verde have qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. They beat Eswatini 3-0 to confirm their ticket to the global finals, ensuring top spot in Group D ahead of African powerhouses Cameroon. A country of just...
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How Cape Verde Became Second Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup
The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have made history as the second-smallest African nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini sealed their place at the 2026 finals. Cape Verde, playing in front of a packed...
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'Luckiest man in the world' - League of Ireland hero reacts to World Cup qualification and returns home for birth of first child
Supporters celebrate Cape Verde's victory against Eswatini during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers group D match at a fan zone in Sao Vicente on October 13, 2025(Image: QUEILA FERNANDES/AFP via Getty Images) Roberto Lopes feels like the...
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From Iceland to Cape Verde, the 5 smallest countries ever to reach the football WC
The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the US state of Vermont, Cape Verde is the second smallest country to make it...
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Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes will play at 2026 World Cup as Cape Verde qualify
Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes will be playing at the World Cup finals next summer after Cape Verde booked their ticket last night. The African island nation qualified for the first time in their history after beating Eswatini 3-0 in their...
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From Iceland to Cape Verde: The smallest countries to reach World Cup
The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape Verde is the second smallest country to make...
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Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup; here’s list of 5 smallest countries in WC history
Cape Verde on Monday (October 13) became the second smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa defeated Eswatini 3-0 in...
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Jubilation in Rotterdam as Cape Verde reach World Cup finals
Rotterdam has had its first taste of World Cup fever after Cape Verde’s football team, including several Dutch-born players, qualified for its first ever finals tournament. The Blue Sharks clinched their place on Monday evening with a 3-0 win...
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Cape Verde makes history with first World Cup qualification
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In a remarkable triumph, Cape Verde has secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup, marking their debut in football's grandest tournament. On Monday, Cape Verde clinched their place by defeating Eswatini 3-0 in their final group match, allowing them to...
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Cape Verde makes history, qualifies for first-ever FIFA World Cup
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 first-ever FIFA World Cup. With a population of just 525,000, Cape Verde now...
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Gogo (79) allegedly gang-raped, accused gets E50 000 bail
Reading Time: 2 minutesA 42-year-old man from Mafutseni has been granted E50 000 bail by the High Court of Eswatini after being charged under the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence (SODV) Act of 2018. According to the charge sheet, Bhekumuzi...
Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde qualify for World Cup for the first time
LAST UPDATE | 2 hrs ago SHAMROCK ROVERS CAPTAIN Pico Lopes has helped Cape Verde to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in its history after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini. The archipelago in West Africa, with a population of around 600,000,...
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15 things to know about Cape Verde
Citizens of Cape Verde, a small island nation in West Africa, are beaming with pride following their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup after an intense match with Eswatini on Monday. Beyond this, the West African nation is prominent...
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Tiny Cape Verde Islands secures historic FIFA World Cup qualification
The Cape Verde Islands became the second-smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after beating Eswatini 3-0 in Group D on Monday evening at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, making historic qualification. The win ensured the...
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Cape Verde qualify for first-ever football World Cup after 3-0 win
NewsFeedCape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for the football World Cup for the first time. The island nation, with a population of just 600,000, is the second smallest country ever to reach the tournament, finishing ahead of Cameroon to top...
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How Cape Verde historically qualified for the FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde has made history by securing its first-ever spot in the FIFA World Cup™, concluding their qualifying campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Eswatini in the final group stage match. The win, coupled with a draw for their closest...
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