Cape Verde secured a historic spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a third consecutive group-stage draw, setting up a Round of 32 clash with Argentina.
Cape Verde played out a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia
Jun 27, 2026
09:44 am
What's the storyCape Verde have made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in their debut tournament.
The small island nation secured its place after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday.
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Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
