Cape Verde booked a place in the finals bracket of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The squad triumphed in its group game on Friday and moved into the round of 32.
This signifies the island nation’s initial showing at this stage.
The draw will position 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 celebrated the victory on the streets.
The upcoming game will set the opponent for Cape Verde in the last‑16 round.