Cape Verde qualified for their first World Cup on Monday after a 3-0 win over Eswatini ensured they finished top of their African zone group.
The West African archipelago, with a population of around 600,000, are the second smallest country in tournament history to qualify.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in Canada, US and Mexico.

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