Cape Verde secured a spot in the finals bracket of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The team won its group match on Friday and moved into the round of 32.
This represents the island nation’s first appearance at this stage.
The draw will position Cape Verde among twenty‑seven other teams that have also qualified.
The tournament will proceed in North America later this summer.
Fans in Praia rejoiced over the win on the streets.
The upcoming game will determine the opponent for Cape Verde in the last‑16 round.