Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for its first-ever FIFA World Cup after a resounding 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday.

The Blue Sharks sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup-set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico-after an impressive qualifying campaign that saw them top Group D ahead of the Lions of Cameroon with 23 points from 10 matches. Cape Verde won seven games, drew two, and lost just once.

Cape Verde could have secured qualification earlier with a win over Libya in its previous outing, but a dramatic 3-3 draw meant the team needed a victory in its final match to confirm its place. The players rose to the occasion in front of their fans.

Dailon Livramento opened t...