Cape Verde, officially known as Cabo Verde, secured a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification by finishing at the top of a highly competitive CAF qualifying group

Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing at the top of Group D in CAF qualifying, finishing four points ahead of Cameroon. In ten matches, the team won seven with two draws, and recorded a goal difference of +8.

Four nations will make their World Cup debut in North America, while several other hopefuls came agonizingly close.

As Cape Verde prepares for its historic first World Cup appearance, young footballers and coaches in Praia dare to dream big despite limited resources.

Cape Verde has announced its full 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s the country’s debut at a FIFA World Cup. After seven attempts, the country finally secured its first-ever World Cup qualification. Head coach and former player Pedro ...

For the first time in history Cape Verde, the tiny volcanic archipelago of just 525,000 people, one of the smallest countries in the world, has qualified for the competition.