Cape Verde secured a spot in the elimination round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The squad won its group match on Friday and moved into the round of 32.
This marks the island nation’s first appearance at this stage.
The draw will slot Cape Verde among twenty‑seven additional sides that have also qualified.
The tournament will go on in North America later this summer.
Fans in Praia cheered the success on the streets.
The next match will decide the opponent for Cape Verde in the last‑16 round.