Cape Verde Nears Historic 2026 World Cup Qualification With Win Over Cameroon

Cape Verde is on the brink of a historic first-ever World Cup qualification following a 1-0 victory over Cameroon, putting them four points ahead in their qualifying group with two matches remaining. The West African island nation, with a population under 600,000, could become the second smallest country to qualify for the World Cup, after Iceland. Their winning goal was scored by Dailon Livramento, who capitalized on a mistake to secure the decisive strike. Meanwhile, Senegal staged a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-2, enhancing their chances of qualifying for a third consecutive World Cup. Other African football powerhouses, including Egypt, South Africa, and Ivory Coast, continue to compete closely in their respective groups for qualification spots. Cape Verde now needs just three points from their upcoming fixtures against Libya and Eswatini to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America.