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The Digest:

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has achieved a monumental football milestone, securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to become the second smallest country by population ever to reach football's global showpiece.

Key Points:
  • Cape Verde's population of just over 500,000 makes this qualification historic.
  • The island nation secured its spot with a commanding 3-0 victory over Eswatini.
  • They finished atop their qualifying group, ahead of traditional powerhouse Cameroon.
  • This marks Cape Verde's first-ever qualification for a FIFA World Cup tournament.
  • The achievement places them as the second smallest nation to ever qualify
  • Their success demonstrates how determination can overcome demographic limitations
  • The victory represents a landmark moment for African football and small nations
In a world where size often dictates expectations, the mightiest waves sometimes rise from the smallest islands—revealing how greatness is measured not by population but by the depth of a nation's spirit and resolve.

Sources: Vanguard News