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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia in a tense World Cup group clash

Diana Fass
June 26, 2026Updated July 1, 2026, 4:37 p.m. ET
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet in a tense World Cup group‑stage matchup as both sides look to gain an edge. See moments from the match as pressure builds on and off the field. Above, Cape Verde players celebrate after the match as they secure qualification for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet in a tense World Cup group‑stage matchup as both sides look to gain an edge.

See moments from the match as pressure builds on and off the field.

Above, Cape Verde players celebrate after the match as they secure qualification for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
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Mohammed Al-Owais #21 of Saudi Arabia jumps to make a save during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Mohammed Al-Owais #21 of Saudi Arabia jumps to make a save during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Cabo Verde players celebrate after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Cabo Verde players celebrate after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Bubista, Head Coach of Cabo Verde, and Vozinha #1 applaud fans after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Bubista, Head Coach of Cabo Verde, and Vozinha #1 applaud fans after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Diney Borges #3 and Dailon Livramento #19 of Cabo Verde celebrate after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Diney Borges #3 and Dailon Livramento #19 of Cabo Verde celebrate after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Cape Verde's defender #08 Joao Paulo (L) and Cape Verde's defender #02 Stopira celebrate after the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026. The game finished 0-0.
Cape Verde's defender #08 Joao Paulo (L) and Cape Verde's defender #02 Stopira celebrate after the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026. The game finished 0-0.
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Dailon Livramento #19 and Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde celebrate after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Dailon Livramento #19 and Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde celebrate after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Saudi Arabia players react after the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026. The game finished 0-0.
Saudi Arabia players react after the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026. The game finished 0-0.
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Helio Varela #26 of Cabo Verde looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Helio Varela #26 of Cabo Verde looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Saudi Arabia's defender #26 Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat (L) fails to block Cape Verde's midfielder #06 Kevin Pina during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's defender #26 Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat (L) fails to block Cape Verde's midfielder #06 Kevin Pina during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Cape Verde's midfielder #06 Kevin Pina reacts to a missed chance during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde's midfielder #06 Kevin Pina reacts to a missed chance during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Saudi Arabia's defender #03 Ali Lajami (L) and Cape Verde's midfielder #21 Nuno da Costa jump for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's defender #03 Ali Lajami (L) and Cape Verde's midfielder #21 Nuno da Costa jump for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Hassan Al-Tambakti #5 of Saudi Arabia competes for a header against Willy Semedo #17 of Cabo Verde during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Hassan Al-Tambakti #5 of Saudi Arabia competes for a header against Willy Semedo #17 of Cabo Verde during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Nuno da Costa #21 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Abdulelah Al-Amri #4 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Nuno da Costa #21 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Abdulelah Al-Amri #4 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Garry Rodrigues #11 of Cabo Verde reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Garry Rodrigues #11 of Cabo Verde reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Deroy Duarte #14 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Nasser Al-Dawsari #6 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Deroy Duarte #14 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Nasser Al-Dawsari #6 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Laros Duarte #15 and Garry Rodrigues #11 of Cabo Verde reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Laros Duarte #15 and Garry Rodrigues #11 of Cabo Verde reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Joao Paulo #8 of Cabo Verde controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Joao Paulo #8 of Cabo Verde controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Michael Steele, Getty Images
Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde clears the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde clears the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Saudi Arabia's forward #09 Feras Al-Brikan (L) and Saudi Arabia's midfielder #23 Mohamed Kanno challenge Cape Verde's forward #17 Willy Semedo during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's forward #09 Feras Al-Brikan (L) and Saudi Arabia's midfielder #23 Mohamed Kanno challenge Cape Verde's forward #17 Willy Semedo during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Feras Al-Buraikan #9 of Saudi Arabia competes for a header against Wagner Pina #24 and Pico Lopes #4 of Cabo Verde during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Feras Al-Buraikan #9 of Saudi Arabia competes for a header against Wagner Pina #24 and Pico Lopes #4 of Cabo Verde during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al-Owais takes part in a first-half hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match against Cape Verde at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al-Owais takes part in a first-half hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match against Cape Verde at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
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Ryan Mendes #20 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Ryan Mendes #20 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Salem Aldawsari #10 of Saudi Arabia controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Salem Aldawsari #10 of Saudi Arabia controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Francois Nel, Getty Images
Dailon Livramento #19 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Ali Lajami #3 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Dailon Livramento #19 of Cabo Verde is challenged by Ali Lajami #3 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Charlotte Wilson, Getty Images
Willy Semedo #17 of Cabo Verde and Nasser Al-Dawsari #6 of Saudi Arabia compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Willy Semedo #17 of Cabo Verde and Nasser Al-Dawsari #6 of Saudi Arabia compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Michael Steele, Getty Images
Pico Lopes #4 of Cabo Verde competes for the ball against Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Pico Lopes #4 of Cabo Verde competes for the ball against Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Charlotte Wilson, Getty Images
Cape Verde's forward #20 Ryan Mendes (L) and Saudi Arabia's forward #10 Salem Al-Dawsari compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde's forward #20 Ryan Mendes (L) and Saudi Arabia's forward #10 Salem Al-Dawsari compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia controls the ball against Deroy Duarte #14 and Pico Lopes #4 of Cabo Verde during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia controls the ball against Deroy Duarte #14 and Pico Lopes #4 of Cabo Verde during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Charlotte Wilson, Getty Images
Cape Verde's defender #04 Pico Lopes (L) and Saudi Arabia's midfielder #23 Mohamed Kanno compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde's defender #04 Pico Lopes (L) and Saudi Arabia's midfielder #23 Mohamed Kanno compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Mandash reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match against Cape Verde at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Mandash reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match against Cape Verde at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
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Saudi Arabia's forward #10 Salem Al-Dawsari (L) and Cape Verde's forward #20 Ryan Mendes compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's forward #10 Salem Al-Dawsari (L) and Cape Verde's forward #20 Ryan Mendes compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
RONALDO SCHEMIDT, AFP Via Getty Images
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Cape Verde's Kevin Pina in action with Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno and Firas Al-Buraikan.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Cape Verde's Kevin Pina in action with Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno and Firas Al-Buraikan.
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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes in action with Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes in action with Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl.
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Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Cabo Verde players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Cabo Verde players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Saudi Arabia players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Saudi Arabia players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Players take a moment of silence for the victims of the Venezuelan earthquake before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Players take a moment of silence for the victims of the Venezuelan earthquake before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
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Cape Verde supporters arrive for the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde supporters arrive for the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026.
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Players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Charlotte Wilson, Getty Images
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