Cape Verde qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup, heralding historic first appearance

Cape Verde's national football team secured a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country's debut at the tournament. The achievement follows an unbeaten qualifying run, including a decisive win over Angola at home and a dominant performance against Cameroon, culminating in five consecutive victories that guaranteed a place in the world championship.

In celebration of the milestone, Cape Verde's postal service announced the release of a commemorative stamp on 8 June. The ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister José Ulisses Correia e Silva, will honor the athletes, officials and the nation’s diaspora, cementing the qualification as a symbol of national identity and pride.