Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
Final score, goalscorers and match facts
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia was played on June 27, 2026 and finished 0-0. The match was played at NRG Stadium (Houston) in the Group H.
Half-time: 0-0
No goals were scored.
- Attendance
- 68,278
- Referee
- François Letexier
Match Analysis
Cape Verde made its mark on the football world during its first-ever World Cup appearance. Playing at the NRG Stadium in Houston, with a capacity of 72,000, they faced formidable opponents like Spain and Uruguay in Group H. The island nation crafted one of the tournament's most remarkable stories with their on-field performance.
Saudi Arabia entered the 2026 World Cup with hopes fueled by their stunning victory over Argentina in 2022. However, ahead of this third match in the challenging Group H, their chances of advancing were nearly extinguished. This encounter represented a battle for pride for the Green Falcons.