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Cape Verde draw 0-0 with Saudi Arabia and reach last 32: World Cup 2026

Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup as Group H runners-up. The debutants secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on June 26 to finish the group stage. They are now scheduled to face Argentina in the Round of 32.

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Cape Verde qualified for the knockout stage after drawing their final group match.

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  1. Cape Verde reach World Cup Round of 32 after draw with Saudi Arabia

    Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup as Group H runners-up. The debutants secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on June 26 to finish the group stage. They are now scheduled to face Argentina in the Round of 32.

    What's confirmed:

    • Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played to a 0-0 draw on June 26, 2026.
    • Cape Verde finished as runners-up in Group H.
    • Cape Verde will face Argentina in the Round of 32.
    • Cape Verde reached the knockout stage in their World Cup debut.
    • Cape Verde recorded three draws during the group stage.
    • Cape Verde is the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout rounds.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Goalkeeper Vozinha kept his second clean sheet of the tournament.
    • Cape Verde has just over half a million inhabitants.
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