Tiny Cape Verde Islands will have to wait another five days before they get one last chance to secure a first-ever World Cup spot after drawing away 3-3 in a thrilling encounter in Libya on Wednesday cxv4.
Where does Cape Verde stand and how can it qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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Cape Verde needed three points from its final two Group D matches to become the second smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup.
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However, the draw in Tripoli means that they have to win at home against Eswatini on Monday.
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Cape Verde went to 20 points, two ahead of Cameroon, who fought to win 2-0 in Mauritius at the same time.
What is the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
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Published on October 8, 2025
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