Cape Verde draws Saudi Arabia 0-0, advances to face Argentina in 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde held Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw on June 26, 2026 at Houston Stadium, securing second place in Group H with three points and booking a place in the World Cup last 32. They will face defending champions Argentina on July 3 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. The result came after Spain’s 1‑0 win over Uruguay secured top spot in the group, while Uruguay exited with just two points.

Senegal also advanced, crushing Iraq 5‑0 in their final group match to claim a best‑third‑place spot and earn their first tournament points. France beat Norway 4‑1, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring a first‑half hat‑rick, and will meet Sweden in the next round. Belgium topped Group G after a 5‑1 win over New Zealand, pushing Egypt to second.

For Nigerian fans, these results highlight the growing competitiveness of African teams on the world stage. Cape Verde’s maiden knockout appearance and Senegal’s strong finish provide concrete evidence that African sides can progress beyond the group stage, offering hope for future continental representation.

Fans can mark July 3 for the Cape Verde‑Argentina clash, follow Senegal’s progress, and use these performances as talking points in discussions about African football development and support for the Super Eagles in upcoming qualifiers.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/06/27/cape-verde-extend-world-cup-fairytale-france-roll-on/