Cape Verde players celebrate advancing in World Cup after draw against Saudi Arabia
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Cape Verde advanced to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on June 27. This result allowed them to finish second in Group H, trailing only Spain. The players' emotional reactions were captured live and have gone viral. By reaching the knockout stage, Cape Verde became the first World Cup debutant to progress beyond the group stage, showcasing a remarkable achievement in their tournament journey.
- •Cape Verde finished second in Group H behind Spain.
- •They achieved their spot with three points from three matches.
- •The team previously drew against Spain and Uruguay.
- •The players' reactions to the advancement went viral on social media.
- •Cape Verde's progression marks a historic first for World Cup debutants.
- 2:53 AMBBC Sport — Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde players' live reaction to advancing in the World Cup is going instantly viral
"Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the last 32 in their World Cup debut while Saudi Arabia crash out.
"After officially advancing to the Round of 32 with a draw vs. Saudi Arabia, the Cape Verde players' live on-field reaction became an instant hit.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 2:53 AMCape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw
Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the last 32 in their World Cup debut while Saudi Arabia crash out.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:39 AMCape Verde players' live reaction to advancing in the World Cup is going instantly viral
After officially advancing to the Round of 32 with a draw vs. Saudi Arabia, the Cape Verde players' live on-field reaction became an instant hit.
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