Historic Cape Verde reach knockout rounds with Saudi out after goalless draw

Cape Verde continued their fairy tale run at the 2026 World Cup by making the round of 32 in their first appearance, finishing second in Group H after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.

The island nation have been one of the stories of the tournament. With a population of just 500,000 people, their football team produced superb performances against powerhouses Spain and Uruguay in their first two group games to capture the hearts of the world.