HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 26: Mohamed Kanno #23 of Saudi Arabia and Kevin Pina #6 of Cabo Verde compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on on June 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
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Cape Verde’s storybook ride now has a chance of reaching the knockout stage, depending largely on how its group stage finale against Saudi Arabia goes.
Cape Verde is one of the absolute feel-good stories of the World Cup, a tiny island nation with two draws in its two matches to this point.
A showdown with the Saudis awaits Friday in Houston and it’s possible that, if Cape Verde advances, it could be back in Miami Gardens for a round-of-32 game — potentially against Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina.
(With inputs from agencies)
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