Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia: The two teams share the points.

The clash at NRG Stadium between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia will decide the fate of both teams at the 2026 World Cup, as both are desperate for their first victory.

Cabo Verde 0 - 0 Saudi Arabia ( End of match)

• 0' The match begins

  Cabo Verde hosts Saudi Arabia.

• 4' Yellow card

  4th minute: S. Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia) receives a yellow card (Foul).

• 9' Yellow card

  9th minute: W. Pina (Cabo Verde) receives a yellow card (Elbowing).

• 33' Substitution

  33rd minute (Saudi Arabia): H. Tambakti comes on to replace A. Lajami.

• 45' End of first half

  The first half ended with a score of 0-0.

• 46' The second half begins

  The second half has begun.

• 46' Substitution

  46th minute (Saudi Arabia): A. Al Khaibari comes on to replace M. Al Juwayr.

• 61' Substitution

  61st minute (Cabo Verde): D. Livramento comes on to replace N. Da Costa.

• 61' Substitution

  61st minute (Cabo Verde): W. Semedo comes on to replace H. Varela.

• 66' Substitution

  66th minute (Saudi Arabia): S. Al Dawsari comes on to replace M. Abu Al Shamat.

• 66' Substitution

  66th minute (Saudi Arabia): S. Mandash comes on to replace A. Al Hamdan.

• 67' Yellow card

  67th minute: N. Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) receives a yellow card (Holding).

• 71' Substitution

  71st minute (Cabo Verde): R. Mendes comes on to replace G. Rodrigues.
• 71' Substitution

  71st minute (Cabo Verde): J. Monteiro comes on to replace L. Duarte.

• 82' Substitution

  82nd minute (Saudi Arabia): N. Boushal comes on to replace M. Al Harbi.

• 90+3' Yellow card

  90+3rd minute: F. Al Buraikan (Saudi Arabia) receives a yellow card (Foul).

• 90+4' Substitution

  90+4th minute (Cabo Verde): W. Pina comes on to replace S. Moreira.

• Final Score : Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia

  The match ended with a 0-0 draw.

Updated at 09:00 on June 27, 2026

The clash between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup is not just an ordinary football match, but a test of character for both teams' ambitions to advance. Given the current situation, every mistake at NRG Stadium could cost them their entire journey at the biggest football event on the planet.

Cabo Verde: The tenacity of the African representative

Cabo Verde entered this match in a relatively stable but also somewhat disappointing state of mind. After the first two matches, the team had accumulated 2 points thanks to two consecutive draws. Their current 3rd place position in the standings accurately reflects their strength and the disciplined style of play they have displayed since the beginning of the season.

Cabo Verde's strengths lie in their ability to maintain their formation and their persistence in organization. However, their consecutive draws show that the team still lacks a bit of sharpness in the final moments to convert opportunities into goals. The upcoming match will be an opportunity for them to prove that they not only know how to hold their ground but also have the ability to win all three points to climb up the standings.

Saudi Arabia: Backed into a corner and yearning for a breakthrough.

Conversely, Saudi Arabia is facing far greater pressure. With only 1 point after two matches (including one draw and one loss), the Asian representative is currently at the bottom of the table. The 1-point gap separating them from their opponent Cabo Verde makes this match a crucial opportunity for them to turn the tide.

Saudi Arabia's recent form shows worrying signs of inconsistency. A previous defeat has put them in a must-win situation if they want to keep their hopes of progressing alive. Impatience could be a double-edged sword for the Saudi players when facing a pragmatic opponent like Cabo Verde.

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Group standings and tactical planning.

Looking at the standings, Cabo Verde holds a slight advantage in terms of points and morale. A draw might help them maintain their position, but for Saudi Arabia, the ultimate goal must be a victory. This foreshadows a match where the Asian representatives will have to be proactive in seeking goals, while Cabo Verde can utilize their characteristic counter-attacking style of play.

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Cabo Verde's recent form

• June 22, 2026: Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde (Draw)
• June 15, 2026: Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde (Draw)
• June 7, 2026: Cape Verde 3-0 Bermuda (Win)
• May 31, 2026: Cabo Verde 3-0 Serbia (Win)
• March 30, 2026: Cabo Verde 1-1 Finland (Draw)

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• June 21, 2026: Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia (Loss)
• June 16, 2026: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay (Draw)
• June 10, 2026: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal (Draw)
• June 6, 2026: Puerto Rico 0-3 Saudi Arabia (Winner)
• May 31, 2026: Ecuador 2-1 Saudi Arabia (Loss)

Rankings

Team	Location	Point	form
Cabo Verde	3	2	DD
Saudi Arabia	4	1	LD

Team form and statistics

Cabo Verde (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches: DD

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 2
• Wins: 0 (0 at home)
• Draw: 2 (0 at home)
• Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

• Scored: 2 goals (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
• Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Saudi Arabia (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches: DL

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 2
• Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
• Draw: 1 (0 away)
• Losses: 1 (1 away game)

Goal:

• Scored: 1 goal (Average: 0.5 goals/match)
• Goals conceded: 5 goals (Average: 2.5 goals/match)

Force situation

Cape Verde Islands

• S. Lopes Cabral: Yellow Card (Missing Fixture)

Saudi Arabia: No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner: Cape Verde Islands

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

• Home team wins: 50%
• Draw: 50%
• Guest wins: 0%

Predicted number of goals:

• Home team: -1.5 goals
• Guest: -1.5 table

Tip: Double chance: Cape Verde Islands or draw

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Team lineup updated at 06:29 on 27/06/2026

Official lineup

Cabo Verde

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Coach: Pedro Leitao Brito

Starting lineup:

• 1. Vozinha (G)
• 24. Wagner Pina (D)
• 3. Disney Borges (D)
• 4. Pico (D)
• 8. João Paulo (D)
• 6. Kevin Lenini (M)
• 14. Deroy Duarte (M)
• 20. Ryan Mendes (M)
• 10. Jamiro Monteiro (M)
• 17. Willy Semedo (M)
• 19. Dailon Rocha Livramento (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Márcio Rosa
• 23. CJ Dos Santos
• 2. Stopira
• 5. Logan Costa
• 22. Steven Moreira
• 25. Kelvin Pires
• 11. Garry Rodrigues
• 15. Laros Duarte
• 16. Yannick Semedo
• 26. Helio Varela
• 7. Jovane Cabral
• 21. Nuno Da Costa
• 9. Gilson Tavares

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 4-4-2

Coach: Georgios Donis

Starting lineup:

• 21. Mohammed Al-Owais (G)
• 13. Nawaf Boushal (D)
• 4. Abdulelah Al-Amri (D)
• 5. Hassan Tambakti (D)
• 6. Nasser Al-Dawsari (M)
• 12. Saud Abdulhamid (D)
• 15. Abdullah Al-Khaibari (M)
• 23. Mohamed Kanno (F)
• 10. Salem Al-Dawsari (M)
• 9. Firas Al-Buraikan (F)
• 20. Sultan Mandash (M)

Substitutes:

• 1. Nawaf Al-Aqidi
• 22. Ahmed Al-Kassar
• 2. Ali Majrashi
• 24. Moteb Al-Harbi
• 25. Jehad Thakri
• 14. Hassan Kadesh
• 3. Ali Lajami
• 8. Ayman Yahya
• 16. Ziyad Aljohani
• 26. Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
• 18. Ala'a Al-Hejji
• 7. Musab Al Juwayr
• 17. Khalid Al-Ghannam
• 19. Abdullah Al-Hamdan
• 11. Saleh Al-Shehri

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