Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw on Saturday, 27 June 2026, in their final Group Stage match of the World Cup. The match, which kicked off at 00:00 UTC on Matchday 3, ended 0-0 at half-time and full-time. François Letexier of France was the referee, issuing four yellow cards in a disciplined but physical contest.

The statistics tell the story of a match Cape Verde dominated but could not win. Cape Verde Islands held 53% possession and registered **12 sh...

The final round of group-stage fixtures at the 2026 World Cup arrives on Saturday, 27 June 2026, with Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia meeting in a match that will decide which team advances. Both sides sit inside the top four of their group with one game remaining. Cape Verde Islands hold 2 points from two draws, having scored twice and conceded twice. Saudi Arabia have 1 point from a draw and a defeat, with a goal difference of -4 after shipping five goals. With ...