Cape Verde faces Saudi Arabia for chance to advance to knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Cape Verde must secure a win against Saudi Arabia on June 23 to guarantee advancement to the round of 32 in the World Cup. Currently, Cape Verde has two points after draws against Spain and Uruguay, placing them in a position where five points would ensure at least a second-place finish in Group H. A draw may also suffice depending on the outcome of the match between Spain and Uruguay. If Cape Verde wins, they could face Argentina in the next round, significantly boosting the team's profile and global interest in their journey.
- •Cape Verde has two points after draws with Spain and Uruguay.
- •A win against Saudi Arabia would secure advancement to the round of 32.
- •A draw could also allow Cape Verde to advance depending on other results.
- •Spain leads Group H with four points, while Saudi Arabia has one.
- •The match is scheduled for June 23.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — A win over Saudi Arabia will send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
"Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play. With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 people and about 15 million new Instagram followers will be headed to the round of 32. The Blue Sharks were long shots entering the World Cup; some books had them at no better than 12% to advance from the group stage.
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