Cape Verde reaches knockout stage after draw with Saudi Arabia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Cape Verde secured advancement to the Round of 32 in the World Cup by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. The Blue Sharks finished as runners-up in Group H, edging out Uruguay by one point after their loss to Spain. Cape Verde's head coach Bubista expressed pride in the team's achievement, highlighting the significance of facing Argentina next week. This match will be a notable event for the country, which celebrates its World Cup debut.
- •Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to qualify for knockout stages
- •They finished second in Group H, one point ahead of Uruguay
- •The team remains unbeaten in their World Cup debut
- •Cape Verde will play Argentina next Friday in Miami
- •Coach Bubista emphasized the importance of this achievement for the nation
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Nothing is impossible for Cape Verde – coach Bubista on qualification
"Cape Verde head coach Bubista claimed “nothing is impossible” after the World Cup minnows set up a Round of 32 clash with Argentina and Lionel Messi. The Blue Sharks’ 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia was enough to send them through to the knockout stages as runners-up in Group H – a point above third-placed Uruguay.
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