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

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

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.

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 ...

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Cachupa is the national dish of Cape Verde. It’s a stew you can make a few different ways, but each way takes time. And regardless of how you make it, you’re probably making a lot of it. It’s a meal for families and parties.