Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia Result, Score & Stats

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia before their World Cup 2026 Group H match

FIFA ranking#69Cabo Verde

World Cup appearancesDebutCabo Verde

Recent form (last 5)DLDDWCabo Verde

Recent form (last 5)LLLWLSaudi Arabia

World Cup appearances6Saudi Arabia

FIFA ranking#61Saudi Arabia

June 26, 2026HoustonGroup HLast updated: June 27, 2026 at 2:01 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

-Substitution
Before the second half begins MUSAB ALJUWAYR (in) comes off the bench to replace ABDULLAH ALKHAIBARI (out) (Saudi Arabia)
61'Substitution
HELIO VARELA (in) comes off the bench to replace WILLY SEMEDO (out) (Cabo Verde)
61'Substitution
NUNO DA COSTA (in) comes off the bench to replace DAILON LIVRAMENTO (out) (Cabo Verde)
65'Substitution
ABDULLAH ALHAMDDAN (in) comes off the bench to replace SULTAN MANDASH (out) (Saudi Arabia)
65'Substitution
MOHAMMED ABU ALSHAMAT (in) comes off the bench to replace SALEM ALDAWSARI (out) (Saudi Arabia)
67'Yellow-card
NASSER ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) is booked by the referee.
71'Substitution
LAROS DUARTE (in) comes off the bench to replace JAMIRO MONTEIRO (out) (Cabo Verde)

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Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Match Result

Full Time

Cabo Verde4-1-2-3

Full Time0 - 0FT

Result: Draw

Saudi Arabia4-4-2

GoalsGoal details will update from the official timeline.

Latest Commentary

45'+7'
The referee brings the first period to an end.
Before the second half begins MUSAB ALJUWAYR (in) comes off the bench to replace ABDULLAH ALKHAIBARI (out) (Saudi Arabia)
45'
The referee signals the start of the second period.

Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston
Date: June 26, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 26, 7:00 PM
Attendance: 68,278
Referee: François Letexier
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 26, 7:00 PM Houston

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

15Shots7

--Shots on Target--

4Corners2

9Fouls13

1Yellow Cards3

--Red Cards--

2Offsides0

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Match Result

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia finished level at 0 - 0 in Group H. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 0 - 0
Winner: Draw
Goals: Goal details will update from the official timeline.
Standings: 1. Spain 7 pts | 2. Cabo Verde 3 pts | 3. Uruguay 2 pts | 4. Saudi Arabia 2 pts Full table
Group: Group H
Updated: 2026-06-28

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

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AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

Cabo VerdeLocal listingsOfficial guide

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Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
4'
CardSAU
Yellow card
SAUD ABDULHAMID (Saudi Arabia) is booked by the referee.
7'
AttemptSAU
Foul
MOHAMED KANNO (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
7'
AttemptCAB
Foul
WILLY SEMEDO (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
8'
CardCAB
Yellow card
WAGNER PINA (Cabo Verde) is booked by the referee.
13'
AttemptSAU
Foul
NASSER ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
18'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
SALEM ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
18'
AttemptCAB
Foul
KEVIN PINA (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
22'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
WILLY SEMEDO (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
22'
AttemptSAU
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia pulls off a save.
23'
AttemptCAB
Corner
JOAO PAULO (Cabo Verde) takes a corner kick.
28'
AttemptSAU
Foul
NASSER ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
33'
SubstitutionSAU
Substitution
ALI LAJAMI (in) comes off the bench to replace HASSAN ALTAMBAKTI (out) (Saudi Arabia)
34'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
JAMIRO MONTEIRO (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
34'
AttemptCAB
Foul
WILLY SEMEDO (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
35'
AttemptCAB
Foul
JAMIRO MONTEIRO (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
36'
AttemptSAU
Foul
SALEM ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
37'
AttemptSAU
Foul
MOHAMED KANNO (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
39'
AttemptCAB
Corner
JAMIRO MONTEIRO (Cabo Verde) takes a corner kick.
39'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
JOAO PAULO (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
40'
AttemptSAU
Foul
NASSER ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
42'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
WILLY SEMEDO (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
45'
AttemptCAB
Foul
RYAN MENDES (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
45'+2'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
MOHAMED KANNO (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptCAB
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Cabo Verde pulls off a save.
45'+3'
AttemptCAB
Foul
JAMIRO MONTEIRO (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
45'+4'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
SAUD ABDULHAMID (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionSAU
Substitution
Before the second half begins MUSAB ALJUWAYR (in) comes off the bench to replace ABDULLAH ALKHAIBARI (out) (Saudi Arabia)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptSAU
Corner
MUSAB ALJUWAYR (Saudi Arabia) takes a corner kick.
47'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
ABDULELAH ALAMRI (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
48'
AttemptSAU
Foul
SULTAN MANDASH (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
48'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
JAMIRO MONTEIRO (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
48'
AttemptSAU
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia pulls off a save.
50'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
KEVIN PINA (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
53'
AttemptSAU
Foul
MOHAMED KANNO (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
53'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
RYAN MENDES (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
55'
AttemptSAU
Foul
SALEM ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
56'
AttemptCAB
Corner
JAMIRO MONTEIRO (Cabo Verde) takes a corner kick.
57'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
DEROY DUARTE (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
61'
SubstitutionCAB
Substitution
HELIO VARELA (in) comes off the bench to replace WILLY SEMEDO (out) (Cabo Verde)
61'
SubstitutionCAB
Substitution
NUNO DA COSTA (in) comes off the bench to replace DAILON LIVRAMENTO (out) (Cabo Verde)
63'
AttemptCAB
Foul
KEVIN PINA (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
65'
SubstitutionSAU
Substitution
ABDULLAH ALHAMDDAN (in) comes off the bench to replace SULTAN MANDASH (out) (Saudi Arabia)
65'
SubstitutionSAU
Substitution
MOHAMMED ABU ALSHAMAT (in) comes off the bench to replace SALEM ALDAWSARI (out) (Saudi Arabia)
66'
AttemptSAU
Foul
SAUD ABDULHAMID (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
67'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
MOHAMMED ABU ALSHAMAT (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
67'
AttemptCAB
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Cabo Verde pulls off a save.
67'
CardSAU
Yellow card
NASSER ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) is booked by the referee.
71'
SubstitutionCAB
Substitution
LAROS DUARTE (in) comes off the bench to replace JAMIRO MONTEIRO (out) (Cabo Verde)
71'
SubstitutionCAB
Substitution
GARRY RODRIGUES (in) comes off the bench to replace RYAN MENDES (out) (Cabo Verde)
73'
AttemptCAB
Foul
DINEY BORGES (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
74'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
LAROS DUARTE (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
74'
AttemptSAU
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia pulls off a save.
75'
AttemptCAB
Corner
LAROS DUARTE (Cabo Verde) takes a corner kick.
75'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
PICO LOPES (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
AttemptSAU
Corner
MUSAB ALJUWAYR (Saudi Arabia) takes a corner kick.
77'
AttemptSAU
Foul
ABDULLAH ALHAMDDAN (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
77'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
JOAO PAULO (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
VARCAB
Foul
HELIO VARELA (Cabo Verde) commits a foul.
79'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
GARRY RODRIGUES (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
80'
AttemptSAU
Foul
ABDULLAH ALHAMDDAN (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
82'
SubstitutionSAU
Substitution
MOTEB ALHARBI (in) comes off the bench to replace NAWAF BU WASHL (out) (Saudi Arabia)
83'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
NASSER ALDAWSARI (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
84'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
KEVIN PINA (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
NUNO DA COSTA (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
86'
AttemptCAB
Attempt at Goal
WAGNER PINA (Cabo Verde) attempts an effort on goal.
86'
AttemptCAB
Offside
GARRY RODRIGUES (Cabo Verde) is ruled offside.
90'
AttemptSAU
Foul
MOHAMED KANNO (Saudi Arabia) commits a foul.
90'+2'
AttemptSAU
Attempt at Goal
ABDULLAH ALHAMDDAN (Saudi Arabia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptCAB
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Cabo Verde pulls off a save.
90'+3'
CardSAU
Yellow card
FERAS ALBRIKAN (Saudi Arabia) is booked by the referee.
90'+4'
SubstitutionCAB
Substitution
STEVEN MOREIRA (in) comes off the bench to replace WAGNER PINA (out) (Cabo Verde)
90'+5'
AttemptCAB
Offside
GARRY RODRIGUES (Cabo Verde) is ruled offside.
90'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
96'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 27, 2026 at 2:01 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Cabo Verde4-2-3-1

1Vozinha

3Diney Borges

4Pico Lopes

24Wagner Pina

6Kevin Pina

8Joao Paulo

10Jamiro Monteiro

14Deroy Duarte

17Willy Semedo

19Dailon Livramento

20Ryan Mendes

Saudi Arabia4-2-3-1

21Mohammed Alowais

4Abdulelah Alamri

5Hassan Altambakti

12Saud Abdulhamid

13Nawaf Bu Washl

6Nasser Aldawsari

15Abdullah Alkhaibari

23Mohamed Kanno

9Feras Albrikan

10Salem Aldawsari

20Sultan Mandash

Cabo Verde Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Diney BorgesFWD7.8
Sidny CabralMID7.6
Logan CostaMID7.4

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Match Report

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia meet in Group H. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Cabo Verde will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Saudi Arabia need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

Goal details will update from the official timeline.

Saudi Arabia Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Saud AbdulhamidFWD7.8
Mohammed Abu Al ShamatMID7.6
Khalid Al GhannamMID7.4

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Cabo Verde Team Profile

Cabo Verde are in Group H.
Bubista leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Saudi Arabia Team Profile

Saudi Arabia are in Group H.
Georgios Donis leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Key Players To Watch

Cabo Verde carry major influence through Diney Borges and Sidny Cabral. Saudi Arabia answer through Saud Abdulhamid and Mohammed Abu Al Shamat.

Diney Borges

Defender - Cabo Verde

Important for Cabo Verde in transition moments.

31: Caps
2: Goals
Threat: Threat

Sidny Cabral

Defender - Cabo Verde

Important for Cabo Verde in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Saud Abdulhamid

Defender - Saudi Arabia

Important for Saudi Arabia in the final third.

50: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Mohammed Abu Al Shamat

Defender - Saudi Arabia

Important for Saudi Arabia in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Cabo Verde Win48%

Draw28%

Saudi Arabia Win24%

Head-to-Head Record

Cabo Verde wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Saudi Arabia wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Cabo Verde Approach

Cabo Verde need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Saudi Arabia Approach

Saudi Arabia can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group H Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Spain	3	5	7
2	Cabo Verde	3	0	3
3	Uruguay	3	-1	2
4	Saudi Arabia	3	-4	2

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Argentina vs Cabo VerdeJul 3, 2026 - 10:00 PM UTC

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia FAQ

Who won Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia?

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia drew 0 - 0.

When is Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026?

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia is on June 26, 2026 at Houston Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is 00:00 UTC | 8:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia in?

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia are in Group H.

Where is Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia being played?

The match is being played at Houston Stadium in Houston.

Where can I follow Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.