Supporters react during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers group D match between Cape Verde and Eswatini at a fan zone in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, on October 13, 2025. A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup. Located off the coast of Senegal, it is the country with the smallest population to represent Africa in the global showpiece, with just 550,000 inhabitants. (Photo by QUEILA FERNANDES / AFP) (QUEILA FERNANDES / AFP) Curaçao Make History Curaçao Make History as Smallest Nation Ever to Reach FIFA World Cup Curaçao has written an unforgettable chapter in football history, becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic... By News USA | 19 nov 2025 / 11:14 |
