From Cape Verde’s showdown with Argentina to Morocco’s title ambitions, African teams dominate the 2026 World Cup knockout stage like never before.

The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

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.

Follow live updates as Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia make a final push to reach the round of 32.

A place in the knockout phase awaits the winner of this Group H clash

Cabo Verde takes on Saudi Arabia in FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey.

Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.

Grouped with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, it seemed unlikely this small island nation would make it through to the next round. But as its national team coach told CNA's…

Cape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages. This historic achievement, fueled by…

A goalless draw with Saudi Arabia keeps the team’s historic World Cup campaign alive

Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup on their debut appearance following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday night in Houston.

Cape Verde, making its FIFA World Cup debut, earned three points in Group H and advanced to the knockout stage in second place

England's place in knockouts secured ahead of final group game against Panama

HOUSTON, June 26 : The sight of Cape Verde’s players huddled around a single mobile phone as they watched the final seconds of Spain’s win over Uruguay before bursting into…

Cape Verde makes history by reaching the World Cup round of 32, facing Argentina after a crucial draw with Saudi Arabia.

The tiny nation off the African coast advanced to the Round of 32 behind Spain in Group H with three points after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw. | Sports News

Saudi Arabia's World Cup campaign ended after a goalless draw with Cape Verde, who reached the knockout stage in their first-ever tournament appearance.

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's remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut reached another historic milestone on Friday as the Blue Sharks secured qualification for the Round of 32 despite drawing all…

From tournament outsiders to Round of 32 qualifiers, Cape Verde have become one of the greatest underdog stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | Football News