"Honking car horns, fireworks, and singing filled the streets of the capital, Praia, as fans poured out of the National Stadium following a 30 victory over Eswatini on Monday. The win clinched the "Blue Sharks" a spot at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Crowds danced to reggae and the islands' trademark funana music in scenes reminiscent of the nation's carnival."
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Cape Verde on what he called a "historic moment," saying the team's success was sure to "power a new generation of football lovers" across the country. Cape Verde topped its qualifying group with 23 points, four ahead of Cameroon Africa's most frequent World Cup participant with eight appearances. An archipelago of 10 islands off the coast of Senegal, Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and first entered World Cup qualifying in 2002."
Carnival-like celebrations erupted across Cape Verde after the national team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. Honking car horns, fireworks and singing filled the streets of Praia as fans poured out of the National Stadium following a 3-0 victory over Eswatini that clinched the Blue Sharks' spot at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Crowds danced to reggae and the islands' funana music. Coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito described the result as a victory for all Cape Verdean people, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino called it a historic moment that will inspire future football lovers.
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