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FIFA World Cup 2026 \u2013 Group H<\/strong>
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cape Verde made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw in their final Group H match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing in their first-ever World Cup, the African nation produced another disciplined defensive display to secure the point they needed to advance. Saudi Arabia, who required a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive, dominated possession and created several promising chances but were unable to find a way past Cape Verde’s resilient back line and goalkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group H Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Spain 1-0 Uruguay<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Final Group H Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Team<\/th>P<\/th>W<\/th>D<\/th>L<\/th>Pts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Spain<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
    Cape Verde<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Uruguay<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
    Saudi Arabia<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Cape Verde completed the group stage unbeaten, drawing 0-0 with Spain<\/strong>, 2-2 with Uruguay<\/strong>, and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia<\/strong>. The remarkable campaign was enough to secure second place in Group H and a place in the Round of 32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With a population of just over half a million, Cape Verde’s achievement ranks among the biggest success stories of the tournament. Qualifying for the knockout rounds in their maiden World Cup appearance marks a landmark moment in the country’s football history and underlines the growing strength of African football on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cape Verde will now face defending world champions Argentina<\/strong> in the Round of 32, where they will look to extend one of the tournament’s most inspiring underdog stories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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