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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Highlights: Cape Verde Advances In World Cup Debut
Updated: Jun 26, 2026 - 10:41 PM ET
Cape Verde has made history, qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time. In the end, Cape Verde only needed a point with Spain defeating Uruguay, and it got the job done.
It is remarkable for a nation with less than 500,000 people, and now Cape Verde has earned the chance to face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the round of 32 at Miami Stadium on July 3.
For Saudi Arabia, it is heartbreaking. Saudi Arabia had its chance to also make history by qualifying for the first time, but just could not get the goal it needed. Saudi Arabia did not really come close either, lacking ideas and never creating many real opportunities.
Here are the top plays from Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia:
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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Highlights
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Cape Verde Makes World Cup History
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Cape Verde Makes World Cup History
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Cape Verde Misses Late Chance
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Al-Hamdan Chance Goes Begging
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Saudi Arabia Running Out Of Ideas Late
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Cape Verde Threatens On The Break
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Saudi Arabia Chasing At Second Hydration Break
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Saudi Arabia Running Out Of Time
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Cape Verde Getting Closer
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Saudi Arabia Makes Halftime Change
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Goal-Less At The Break In Houston
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Kanno Header Straight At Vozinha
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Semedo Threatens As Cape Verde Gets Boost
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Al-Tambakti Stretchered Off
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Vozinha’s Mother In The Stands
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Cagey Start At First Hydration Break
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Saudi Arabia-Cape Verde Could Open Up
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Saudi Arabia Chases Historic Knockout Spot
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Cape Verde Chases Historic Qualification
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Saudi Arabia And Cape Verde Lineups Confirmed
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