"Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Dailon Livramento scored in the 48th minute, Willy Semedo in the 54th and Stopira in stoppage time to secure the home victory and first place in Group D. The Blue Sharks finished with four more points than Cameroon, who couldn't manage more than 0-0 with Angola at home."
"The nine group winners automatically qualify for the World Cup. The four best runners-up play in a mini tournament of two semifinals and a final in November. Cameroon can still advance as a runner-up. The playoff winner advances to FIFA's playoff tournament against opponents from Asia, CONCACAF, South America and Oceania. Tickets for the Cape Verde match were sold in record time, according to FIFA, and the government declared a half-day holiday across the country so people could watch the game."
Cape Verde secured its first-ever World Cup appearance by beating Eswatini 3-0, with goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and Stopira, finishing top of Group D. The Blue Sharks ended the group four points ahead of Cameroon, which drew 0-0 with Angola and can still advance as a possible runner-up. Nine African group winners qualify automatically; the four best runners-up contest a November mini-tournament, with its winner entering FIFA's intercontinental playoff. Tickets for Cape Verde's match sold rapidly and the government declared a half-day holiday. Tunisia also sealed qualification, winning Group H with a 3-0 victory over Namibia.
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