Cape Verde qualified for their first World Cup on Monday after a 3-0 win over Eswatini ensured they finished top of their African zone group.
The West African archipelago, with a population of around 600,000, are the second smallest country in tournament history to qualify.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in Canada, US and Mexico.
UAE set to face Qatar in crucial World Cup qualifiers
Just days after securing a 2-1 victory over Oman, the UAE is closer to making their World Cup dream come true as they face Qatar in Doha's Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.
India beat West Indies by seven wickets to sweep series
India beat West Indies by seven wickets in the second and final Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Australia lose Inglis, Zampa for first India ODI
Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and spinner Adam Zampa will miss Australia's first one-day international against India in Perth on Sunday, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
France held 2-2 by Iceland, face crunch match against Ukraine
France’s perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.
India close in on victory despite Campbell and Hope hundreds
India closed in on a comprehensive victory, and a 2-0 series sweep, in the final test against West Indies on Monday but it was far from a cakewalk as the touring side offered spirited resistance thanks to hundreds by John Campbell and Shai Hope.
