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Cape Verde qualifies for Round of 32 after draw with Saudi Arabia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:11 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Cape Verde qualifies for Round of 32 after draw with Saudi Arabia
Summary

Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup following a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. This result marked Cape Verde's first progression from the group stage on their debut, becoming the first team to do so since Slovakia in 2010. The Blue Sharks finished second in Group H, securing their place despite three draws. Spain topped the group after defeating Uruguay, eliminating the former champions. Cape Verde will face Argentina, while Spain will play the runner-up from Group J in the next round.

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  • •Cape Verde finished second in Group H with three draws.
  • •Vozinha recorded another clean sheet in the draw with Saudi Arabia.
  • •Spain topped Group H after defeating Uruguay.
  • •Uruguay was eliminated as the first third-placed team.
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  • 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Debutants Cape Verde through to Round of 32 as Spain top Group H
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Cape Verde qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after their goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. The Blue Sharks became the first national team to progress from the group stage on their debu...

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