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Cape Verde draws with Saudi Arabia to reach World Cup knockout stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Cape Verde draws with Saudi Arabia to reach World Cup knockout stage
Summary

Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia secures their advancement to the World Cup knockout stage as runners-up in Group H. The team, ranked 67th by FIFA, benefited from Uruguay's defeat by Spain, ensuring their spot in the round of 32. Their upcoming match will be against reigning champions Argentina, featuring star player Lionel Messi, in Miami next Friday. Cape Verde's head coach, Bubista, expressed pride in the team's historic achievement, emphasizing that nothing is impossible.

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  • •Cape Verde finishes second in Group H with three draws.
  • •They advance to face Argentina in Miami on July 3.
  • •This marks Cape Verde's first appearance in the World Cup knockout stages.
  • •Head coach Bubista emphasizes the team's achievement against the odds.
  • •They rely on strong performances despite being underdogs.
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  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockouts
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The African country with a population of just over 500,000 have made it to the round of 32

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