RIYADH: Not many expected Saudi Arabia to still be in contention for a direct place in the Round of 32 heading into the final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then again, few expected Group H to unfold the way it has. The expectation before the tournament was straightforward: Spain and Uruguay would arrive at the final matchday on six points, leaving Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde to battle for a slim chance as one of the best third-place teams.

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Heavy loss in Atlanta has left their prospects of making Round of 32 delicately balanced

HOUSTON, June 24 : Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde will seek a win to earn a place in the World Cup Round of 32 when they clash on Friday, with the latter hoping to continue their run…

RIYADH: Not many expected Saudi Arabia to still be in contention for a direct place in the Round of 32 heading into the final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then again, few…

HOUSTON, June 25 : Cape Verde will give Saudi Arabia the same respect they showed to Spain and Uruguay in their crunch World Cup Group H clash in Houston on Friday, but believe a…

El grupo H despierta atención total este viernes en el Mundial 2026, con los partidos que convocan a Uruguay, España, Cabo Verde y Arabia Saudita.

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Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all have the chance to advance as Group H concludes

World Cup 2026 Cabo Verde can reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history with victory over Saudi Arabia in Houston on Friday.

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Saudi Arabia faces Cape Verde in a must-win Group H clash as the Green Falcons look to secure a place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

Cape Verde had some of the longest odds of the entire tournament heading into the World Cup, but are now on the cusp of making it to the knockout stage after sh