Full-time: Cape Verde Islands 0-0 Saudi Arabia

In 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia is over.

Full-time score: Cape Verde Islands 0-0 Saudi Arabia.

The final score was a 0-0 draw.

Venue: Houston Stadium | Referee: Mehdi Rahmouni | Kick-off: 27-06-2026 03:00.

Starting XI and formations

Cape Verde Islands (4-1-4-1)

1. Vozinha, 3. Diney Borges, 4. Roberto Lopes, 6. Kevin Lenini, 8. João Paulo, 9. Benchimol, 10. Jamiro Monteiro, 11. Garry Rodrigues, 14. Deroy Duarte, 20. Ryan Mendes, 22. Steven Moreira.

Saudi Arabia (5-4-1)

3. Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami, 4. Abdulelah Al-Amri, 5. Hassan Tambakti, 6. Nasser Al-Dawsari, 9. Firas Al-Buraikan, 10. Salem Al-Dawsari, 12. Saud Abdulhamid, 21. Mohammed Al-Owais, 23. Mohamed Kanno, 24. Moteb Al-Harbi, 26. Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat.

No goals were scored.

Cards

• 4' — Saud Abdulhamid: yellow card
• 9' — Wagner Pina: yellow card
• 67' — Nasser Al-Dawsari: yellow card
• 90'+3 — Firas Al-Buraikan: yellow card

Substitutions

• 33' — Hassan Tambakti off, Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami on.
• 46' — Abdullah Al-Khaibari off, Musab Al-Juwayr on.
• 61' — Dailon Rocha Livramento do Rosario off, Nuno Da Costa on.
• 61' — Willy Semedo off, Helio Varela on.
• 66' — Sultan Madash off, Abdullah Al Hamdan on.
• 66' — Salem Al-Dawsari off, Muhammad Abu Al Shamat on.
• 71' — Jamiro Monteiro off, Laros Duarte on.
• 71' — Ryan Mendes off, Garry Rodrigues on.
• 82' — Nawaf Boushal off, Moteb Al-Harbi on.
• 90'+4 — Wagner Pina off, Steven Moreira on.

Match statistics

• Possession was fairly even (51% - 49%).
• Shots: Cape Verde Islands 15 (10 on target), Saudi Arabia 7 (3 on target).
• Corners: Cape Verde Islands 4, Saudi Arabia 2.
• Fouls: Cape Verde Islands 10, Saudi Arabia 16.
• Pass accuracy: Cape Verde Islands 85%, Saudi Arabia 80%.
• Offsides: Cape Verde Islands 2, Saudi Arabia 0.
• Saves: Cape Verde Islands 3, Saudi Arabia 2.

Head-to-head

In 1 recorded meetings between Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde Islands have won 0, Saudi Arabia have won 0, with 1 draw. The most recent meeting ended 0-0 in 2026.

Group standings

Group standings: Cape Verde Islands 3 pts (30th); Saudi Arabia 2 pts (37th).

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