Cape Verde meet Saudi Arabia in a group stage Group H tie at NRG Stadium in Houston. Cape Verde make a historic World Cup debut, becoming one of the smallest nations by population ever to qualify. The Blue Sharks topped their qualifying group in a stunning achievement. Their participation is a landmark moment for the island nation.
Saudi Arabia arrive with their own ambitions. Saudi Arabia reach their seventh World Cup, having famously beaten eventual champions Argentina in the 2022 group stage. The Green Falcons aim to recapture the spirit of their 1994 last-16 run. Salem Al-Dawsari remains their standout creative force.
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Cape Verde face Saudi Arabia on Sat Jun 27 · 12:00 AM GMT at NRG Stadium, Houston.
NRG Stadium in Houston, USA (capacity 72,220).
It is a Group Stage (Group H) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Follow live updates on our live scores page as the match unfolds.