Sensational Advancement! Cape Verde's Fairytale Continues at the World Cup, Vozinha Blanks Saudi Arabia Too

Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a goalless 0-0 draw in their final Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The African representatives secured their third point, advancing to the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, while the Saudi Arabian squad exits the tournament. Cape Verde thus became the first team since 1998 to progress from the group stage after three draws.