On Saturday, Cape Verde secured 3 points by drawing against Saudi Arabia in their final group match. Prior to this, Cape Verde had also drawn with Spain and Uruguay, earning them the runner-up position. Kathmandu, 13 Ashar. Cape Verde, participating for the first time in the FIFA World Cup 2026, has successfully progressed to the knockout stage. Remaining unbeaten in Group H, Cape Verde claimed the second spot with 7 points, securing their place in the knockout rounds.
Spain topped the group with 7 points as well. In the final match on Saturday, Cape Verde drew with Saudi Arabia, adding 3 points to their tally. Earlier, they had drawn against Spain and Uruguay. On the same day, Spain beat Uruguay 1-0. Uruguay, a two-time World Cup champion, was eliminated in the group stage. Among the four debutant teams in this World Cup, Cape Verde is the only team to advance to the knockout stage. Curacao and Jordan were eliminated in the group phase, while Uzbekistan’s chances appear slim. In the Round of 32, Cape Verde will face defending champions Argentina.
