Cabo Verde Secures Historic First-Ever World Cup Qualification
Cabo Verde has made history by becoming the 22nd nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. This achievement marks the first time the country has secured a spot in this prestigious tournament.
Cabo Verde’s Historic World Cup Qualification
Alongside Cabo Verde, several other African nations will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The teams already guaranteed qualification include Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Upcoming Matches
The final round of Africa’s qualifiers is set to occur on the coming Monday and Tuesday. These matches will finalize the remaining contenders for the World Cup.
- Current qualified African teams:
- Cabo Verde
- Algeria
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Morocco
- Tunisia
Continental Playoffs
In addition to the automatically qualified teams, the top four second-place finishers from the nine qualifying groups will enter a Continental playoff. This playoff will determine which teams will advance to the FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Cabo Verde’s World Cup qualification is a significant milestone. The nation looks forward to making a mark on the global football stage.
