Cape verde make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Cape Verde is making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament’s 82nd debutant nation, set to face powerhouse Spain in their opening fixture.

Cape Verde is on the brink of history as they prepare to face Spain, officially becoming the 82nd country to debut at the FIFA World Cup finals. Following Curaçao, the Blue Sharks are the second debutant nation in this current edition of the tournament.

The milestone achievement has sparked immense national pride across the archipelago as the squad readies themselves for the global stage.

The African nation will also make history as the second least populous country ever to play in a World Cup tournament, behind only Iceland in 2018.

Additionally, Cape Verde claims the distinction of being the least populous African country to qualify. Facing football heavyweight Spain, the historic debut marks a monumental moment for both Cape Verdean sports culture and the wider African continent.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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