Round 3 ·
Cape Verde
4-1-4-1
Bubista
HT: 0-0
Saudi Arabia
4-4-2
Georgios Donis
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–0
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Cape Verde
4-1-4-1 · Bubista
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Saudi Arabia
4-4-2 · Georgios Donis
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia finished level in Houston, with the scoreline leaving both sides in the same place they had fought for all evening. At NRG Stadium, Cape Verde stayed on 3 points in 2nd, while Saudi Arabia moved to 2 points in 4th, and the draw kept the Group H order tight after Round 3. For readers in Finland, the late kickoff at Saturday 27 June, 03:00 EEST brought a compact, low-margin contest that stayed scoreless through ordinary time and into the final whistle.
The shape of the game matched the numbers. Cape Verde lined up in a 4-1-4-1 and Saudi Arabia in a 4-4-2, and the scoreboard reflected how little space either team gave away. Cape Verde reached the finish with 2 goals for and 2 goals against across 3 played, while Saudi Arabia arrived with 1 goal for and 5 goals against from the same number of matches. Those profiles helped explain why the match stayed tight, with Cape Verde's 0 goal difference contrasting with Saudi Arabia's -4.
There was still pressure in the background, especially for the side sitting behind Spain in the section. Cape Verde entered the match 4 points behind leader Spain, with Spain on 7 points and Cape Verde on 3, so the point taken in Houston still mattered in the standings race. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, carried 2 points from 3 games and sat in 4th, which made every minute about staying attached to the group rather than letting the table split further. That context gave the 0-0 final a clear competitive edge, even without a goal to tilt it.
Discipline also shaped the rhythm. Saudi Arabia collected yellow cards in the 4th, 67th, and 90th minutes, while Cape Verde were booked once in the 8th minute. That pattern suggested a match that tightened as it went on, with both teams forced into smaller margins rather than open transitions. At NRG Stadium, the crowd of 68278 saw a contest that never broke into a high-scoring script, and the final deadlock matched the caution shown on the pitch.
Abdulelah Al Amri was named player of the match for Saudi Arabia, underlining his influence even in a game that ended without a winner. Bubista's side left with 3 played, 3 draws, 0 losses and a 0 goal difference, while Saudi Arabia remained on 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. With Cape Verde still 4 points behind Spain and Saudi Arabia still on 2 points, the table pressure stays real after this result.
What next: Cape Verde will look to turn 3 points into more in the next step of World Cup Group H, while Saudi Arabia will try to convert 2 points into a first victory.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia will meet at NRG Stadium with both sides level on 1 point, but with very different openings to World Cup Group H. Cape Verde come in after 1 game without conceding, while Saudi Arabia arrive with 1 goal scored and 1 goal conceded from their first match. In Round 3, the details of control, discipline and shape should matter more than anything else, because neither side has yet built separation in the group table.
For Cape Verde, Bubista will ask for the same defensive control that has already produced 0 goals against and a goal difference of 0. Their start has been measured rather than explosive, but that clean sheet will give them a clear base for a second outing at this level. With 1 draw from 1 played and 4th place beside their name, they will know that another composed display would keep their position in the group intact and put pressure on the sides above them.
Saudi Arabia, coached by Georgios Donis, will bring a slightly different profile into the contest. Their first game ended with 1 goal for and 1 against, leaving them on 1 point and in 2nd place on goal difference of 0. That balance suggests a side capable of staying in games, and the fact that they have already avoided defeat will matter against a Cape Verde team that has also not lost. At this stage of World Cup Group H, the team that manages transitions and set pieces more cleanly may take the initiative.
There is also a simple table read for both camps. Saudi Arabia sit 2nd with 1 point, while Cape Verde are 4th with the same total, so the margin between the two is defined by the early shaping of the group rather than any large gap. In a section of the schedule where every point can quickly alter the order, that small difference gives Saudi Arabia a slight platform and gives Cape Verde a reason to believe a home-style performance can change the picture even at NRG Stadium in Houston.
For Finland, this should be a compact late-night watch at Saturday 27 June, 03:00 EEST, with the table pressure in World Cup Group H giving the game a clear edge of consequence. If Cape Verde protect their 0 goals against and Saudi Arabia do not turn their 1 goal-for return into control, the standings could shift again at the first chance.
Today's attendance is 68278
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 51%, Saudi Arabia: 49%.
Garry Rodrigues from Cape Verde is ruled offside
Cape Verde start a counter attack
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Deroy Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Wagner Pina is leaving the field to be replaced by Steven Moreira in a tactical substitution.
Yellow card for Firas Al-Buraikan
Firas Al-Buraikan is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Firas Al-Buraikan from Saudi Arabia. Joao Paulo on the receiving end of that.
Saud Abdulhamid makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Abdullah Al-Hamdan as he directs a shot on target, but Vozinha saves it
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Abu Al Shamat relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia commits a foul by elbowing Kevin Lenini
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 52%, Saudi Arabia: 48%.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Moteb Al-Harbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Deroy Duarte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Lenini relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Garry Rodrigues from Cape Verde is ruled offside
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Abdulelah Al Amri successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Wagner Pina is blocked
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 52%, Saudi Arabia: 48%.
Nuno Da Costa from Cape Verde sends an effort wide of target
Nuno Da Costa goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nuno Da Costa but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nuno Da Costa finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Cape Verde with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Kevin Lenini from Cape Verde tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Deroy Duarte successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nasser Al-Dawsari is blocked
Mohammed Al Owais could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nawaf Al-Boushail is leaving the field to be replaced by Moteb Al-Harbi in a tactical substitution.
Wagner Pina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Kanno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Abdullah Al-Hamdan is penalised for pushing Roberto Lopes
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 54%, Saudi Arabia: 46%.
Laros Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Nasser Al-Dawsari successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Garry Rodrigues is blocked
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Nuno Da Costa wins an air challenge against Ali Lajami
Mohamed Kanno wins an air challenge against Deroy Duarte
Safe hands from Vozinha as he comes out and claims the ball
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Kanno wins an air challenge against Laros Duarte
The referee signals a free kick as Helio Varela from Cape Verde trips Saud Abdulhamid
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ali Lajami successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Joao Paulo is blocked
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Abdullah Al-Hamdan from Saudi Arabia trips Wagner Pina
Deroy Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Musab Al-Juwayr swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Joao Paulo from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
A chance presents itself to Roberto Lopes from Cape Verde but his header goes wide
Laros Duarte from Cape Verde swings in the corner from the right.
Nuno Da Costa creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Oooh... that was a sitter! Laros Duarte should have scored from that position
Mohammed Al Owais makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Laros Duarte as he directs a shot on target, but Mohammed Al Owais saves it
Cape Verde start a counter attack
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Deroy Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Diney Borges is penalised for pushing Firas Al-Buraikan
Saud Abdulhamid wins an air challenge against Helio Varela
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
The game is restarted
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Ryan Mendes is leaving the field to be replaced by Garry Rodrigues in a tactical substitution.
Jamiro Monteiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Laros Duarte in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 55%, Saudi Arabia: 45%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohammed Abu Al Shamat relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
After a tactical foul, Nasser Al-Dawsari sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Nasser Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nuno Da Costa
Cape Verde start a counter attack
Good effort by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat as he directs a shot on target, but Vozinha saves it
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia trips Helio Varela
Firas Al-Buraikan wins an air challenge against Kevin Lenini
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Sultan Mandash is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdullah Al-Hamdan in a tactical substitution.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Salem Al-Dawsari is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 55%, Saudi Arabia: 45%.
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Lenini from Cape Verde trips Sultan Mandash
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Willy Semedo is leaving the field to be replaced by Helio Varela in a tactical substitution.
Dailon Rocha Livramento is leaving the field to be replaced by Nuno Da Costa in a tactical substitution.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nawaf Al-Boushail relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 54%, Saudi Arabia: 46%.
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Deroy Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nasser Al-Dawsari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Deroy Duarte from Cape Verde tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nawaf Al-Boushail relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jamiro Monteiro swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roberto Lopes
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 51%, Saudi Arabia: 49%.
Kevin Lenini relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Ali Lajami makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Kanno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Ali Lajami successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ryan Mendes is blocked
Mohamed Kanno hand-balls
Mohamed Kanno controls the ball with his hand
Kevin Lenini relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jamiro Monteiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Kevin Lenini from Cape Verde tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 52%, Saudi Arabia: 48%.
Mohamed Kanno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Jamiro Monteiro as he directs a shot on target, but Mohammed Al Owais saves it
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Sultan Mandash from Saudi Arabia trips Willy Semedo
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Paulo wins an air challenge against Abdulelah Al Amri
Deroy Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Firas Al-Buraikan from Saudi Arabia but his header goes wide
Musab Al-Juwayr from Saudi Arabia swings in the corner from the right.
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Abdullah Alkhaibari is leaving the field to be replaced by Musab Al-Juwayr in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 53%, Saudi Arabia: 47%.
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Nasser Al-Dawsari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mohamed Kanno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Vozinha as he comes out and claims the ball
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Vozinha as he comes out and claims the ball
Willy Semedo successfully blocks the shot
Saud Abdulhamid fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Jamiro Monteiro from Cape Verde trips Nasser Al-Dawsari
Kevin Lenini makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saudi Arabia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ali Lajami wins an air challenge against Dailon Rocha Livramento
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Abdulelah Al Amri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Mohamed Kanno sends a header towards goal, but Vozinha is there to comfortably save it
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Willy Semedo from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Ryan Mendes is penalised for pushing Abdullah Alkhaibari
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 57%, Saudi Arabia: 43%.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Willy Semedo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Nasser Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Nasser Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia trips Wagner Pina
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 54%, Saudi Arabia: 46%.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
A chance presents itself to Joao Paulo from Cape Verde but his header goes wide
Joao Paulo wins an air challenge against Abdulelah Al Amri
Jamiro Monteiro from Cape Verde swings in the corner from the left.
Abdulelah Al Amri from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sultan Mandash relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia trips Deroy Duarte
Yellow card for Salem Al-Dawsari
Salem Al-Dawsari is shown a yellow card by the referee
Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia commits a foul by elbowing Wagner Pina
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Jamiro Monteiro from Cape Verde trips Ali Lajami
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 54%, Saudi Arabia: 46%.
Willy Semedo is penalised for pushing Abdullah Alkhaibari
Sultan Mandash relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Jamiro Monteiro is blocked
Nawaf Al-Boushail relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Jamiro Monteiro is blocked
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
The game is restarted
Hassan Al Tambakti is injured and is replaced by Ali Lajami.
Hassan Al Tambakti is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 51%, Saudi Arabia: 49%.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Joao Paulo wins an air challenge against Sultan Mandash
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Nasser Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia trips Willy Semedo
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 51%, Saudi Arabia: 49%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Kanno wins an air challenge against Roberto Lopes
Nawaf Al-Boushail from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Joao Paulo from Cape Verde takes a short corner kick from the left.
Willy Semedo from Cape Verde sends an effort wide of target
Willy Semedo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Willy Semedo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Willy Semedo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Cape Verde with a potentially dangerous attack.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Diney Borges wins an air challenge against Firas Al-Buraikan
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Abdulelah Al Amri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nawaf Al-Boushail relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 45%, Saudi Arabia: 55%.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Joao Paulo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ryan Mendes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Lenini from Cape Verde trips Nawaf Al-Boushail
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wagner Pina successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Salem Al-Dawsari is blocked
The cross by Sultan Mandash from Saudi Arabia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Kevin Lenini relieves the pressure with a clearance
Roberto Lopes wins an air challenge against Mohamed Kanno
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Willy Semedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 52%, Saudi Arabia: 48%.
Nasser Al-Dawsari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Cape Verde takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde with a potentially dangerous attack.
Hassan Al Tambakti relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Nasser Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia trips Joao Paulo
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Kevin Lenini from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wagner Pina relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sultan Mandash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dailon Rocha Livramento wins an air challenge against Abdulelah Al Amri
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 51%, Saudi Arabia: 49%.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yellow card for Wagner Pina
Wagner Pina is shown a yellow card by the referee
Wagner Pina from Cape Verde commits a foul by elbowing Salem Al-Dawsari
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Willy Semedo is penalised for pushing Sultan Mandash
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nawaf Al-Boushail relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Kanno is penalised for pushing Kevin Lenini
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Roberto Lopes wins an air challenge against Salem Al-Dawsari
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Cape Verde: 65%, Saudi Arabia: 35%.
Yellow card for Saud Abdulhamid
Saud Abdulhamid is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia. Joao Paulo on the receiving end of that.
Nawaf Al-Boushail relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hassan Al Tambakti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cape Verde kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to NRG Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to NRG Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to NRG Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to NRG Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to NRG Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from NRG Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia kicks off at 03:00 EEST on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
There are no listed injuries or suspensions for Cape Verde or Saudi Arabia.
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia have no recorded head-to-head meetings in the last 8 matches listed here: Cape Verde 0 wins, 0 draws, Saudi Arabia 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group H, Round 3, at NRG Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,278
Minute
90+1'
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