Cabo Verde Creates History, France Maintains Dominance at FIFA World Cup 2026

Cabo Verde scripted history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by qualifying for the knockout stage in its debut appearance. Despite drawing all three Group H matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia, the nation of just 530,000 people secured second place and advanced to the Round of 32. Cabo Verde will now face Argentina in the knockout stage, while Spain topped the group and Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated.

France continued its impressive run in Group I with a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway. Ousmane Dembélé starred with a brilliant hat-trick, helping France register its third consecutive win and finish as group leaders. In another match, Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 to secure a place in the knockout stage. France, Norway, and Senegal have all progressed to the next round.