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Group H · Saturday, June 27, 2026

Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Cape Verde Islands 0–0 Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2026 result at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

Cape Verde IslandsCPV
Full Time
0–0
HT 0–0
Saudi ArabiaKSA
Performance

Match Statistics

Stats
PlayerGoals

No goals recorded in this match.

CPV
Stats
KSA
51%Possession49%
2Shots on Target3
3Saves2
4Corner Kicks2
10Fouls16
80%Pass Accuracy80%
CPVShotsKSA
15Total Shots7
2On Target3
5Blocked3
CPVDefenseKSA
3Saves2
2Offsides0
10Fouls16
CPVDisciplineKSA
4Corner Kicks2
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
Live updates

Match Timeline

Cape Verde IslandsMatch TimelineSaudi Arabia
4'
Saud AbdulhamidYellow card
8'
Wagner PinaYellow card
33'
↑ Ali Lajami↓ Hassan Al-Tambakti
45'
↑ Musab Al-Juwayr↓ Abdullah Al-Khaibari
61'
↑ Nuno da Costa↓ Willy Semedo
61'
↑ Hélio Varela↓ Dailon Livramento
66'
↑ Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat↓ Salem Al-Dawsari
66'
↑ Abdullah Al-Hamdan↓ Sultan Mandash
67'
Nasser Al-DawsariYellow card
71'
↑ Garry Rodrigues↓ Jamiro Monteiro
71'
↑ Laros Duarte↓ Ryan Mendes
82'
↑ Moteb Al-Harbi↓ Nawaf Boushal
90+3'
Feras Al-BrikanYellow card
90+4'
↑ Steven Moreira↓ Wagner Pina
Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup H
StadiumNRG StadiumHouston, Texas · 72,000 capacity
StatusFull timeMatchday 3
Result breakdownHalf-time: 0–0
Officials
François LetexierREFEREE
Stadium

NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas, United States
72,000Capacity2002OpenedRetractableRoof

Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#69
Head CoachPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
CaptainRyan Mendes
All-time Top ScorerRyan Mendes (22 goals)
Most CapsRyan Mendes (98)
Known AsTubarões Azuis, Blue Sharks

Cape Verde, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, are a CAF member making their historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the smallest nation by land area to qualify — having established themselves as a regular AFCON presence since 2013 under coach Bubista.

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FIFA Ranking#61
Head CoachHervé Renard
CaptainSalem Al-Dawsari
All-time Top ScorerMajed Abdullah (72 goals)
Most CapsMohamed Al-Deayea (173)
Known AsThe Green Falcons, Al-Akhdar

Saudi Arabia, known as the Green Falcons, are three-time AFC Asian Cup champions and one of Asia's most decorated football nations, having appeared at seven FIFA World Cups since their debut in 1994.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia?
The final score was Cape Verde Islands 0–0 Saudi Arabia (Group H, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia played?
The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.
What stage was the Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia match?
This was a Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.