Saudi Arabia
Sat, Jun 27 · 5:45 AM
0–0
Full Time
Cape Verde Islands

Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde Islands 0-0 Live Score, Stats & Key Events

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group H
Formations 4-4-2 vs 4-1-4-1
Result
Winner Draw
Penalties —
Scorers —
Yellow cards 3 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 49% – 51%
Shots 7 – 15
Match stats
Substitutions 5 – 5
Yellow cards 3 – 1
Corners 2 – 4
Fouls 16 – 10
Saves 2 – 3
Passes 442 – 452
Attacks 103 – 112
Dangerous attacks 41 – 50
Big chances 1 – 1
Tackles 29 – 16
Interceptions 10 – 13
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
4' 🟡
Saud Abdulhamid — Yellow card
Saudi Arabia
9' 🟡
Wagner Pina — Yellow card
Cape Verde Islands
33' 🔄
Substitution: Hassan Tambakti → Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami
Saudi Arabia
46' 🔄
Substitution: Abdullah Al-Khaibari → Musab Al-Juwayr
Saudi Arabia
61' 🔄
Substitution: Dailon Livramento → Nuno Da Costa
Cape Verde Islands
61' 🔄
Substitution: Willy Semedo → Hélio Varela
Cape Verde Islands
66' 🔄
Substitution: Sultan Mandash → Abdullah Al-Hamdan
Saudi Arabia
66' 🔄
Substitution: Salem Al-Dawsari → Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
Saudi Arabia
67' 🟡
Nasser Al-Dawsari — Yellow card
Saudi Arabia
71' 🔄
Substitution: Jamiro Monteiro → Laros Duarte
Cape Verde Islands
71' 🔄
Substitution: Ryan Mendes → Garry Rodrigues
Cape Verde Islands
82' 🔄
Substitution: Nawaf Boushal → Moteb Al-Harbi
Saudi Arabia
90'+3 🟡
Firas Al-Buraikan — Yellow card
Saudi Arabia
90'+4 🔄
Substitution: Wagner Pina → Steven Moreira
Cape Verde Islands
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90'
Foul committed by Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90'+2
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Abdullah Al Hamddan's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Vozinha. The assist was provided by Feras Al Brikan.
90'+3
🟡 Yellow Card
Feras Al Brikan from Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for a foul.
90'+3
João Paulo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+3
Feras Al Brikan commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
90'+4
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Steven Moreira comes on for Wagner Pina.
90'+5
Cabo Verde is called offside as Garry Rodrigues is caught in an offside position.
88'
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Laros Duarte.
86'
Cabo Verde is called offside as Garry Rodrigues is caught in an offside position.
86'
Attempt missed by Garry Rodrigues from Cabo Verde, who had a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
85'
Attempt missed.
Nuno da Costa from Cabo Verde takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
84'
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
83'
Nasser Al Dawsari's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Feras Al Brikan.
82'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Moteb Al Harbi comes on for Nawaf Bu Washl.
81'
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
81'
Abdullah Al Hamddan commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
79'
Garry Rodrigues from Cabo Verde has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Laros Duarte.
78'
Foul committed by Hélio Varela of Cabo Verde.
78'
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
77'
João Paulo's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Hélio Varela.
77'
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77'
Abdullah Al Hamddan commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
76'
Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia after João Paulo concedes.
75'
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
The chance was assisted by Laros Duarte, who delivered a cross after a corner.
75'
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Mohammed Al Owais concedes.
75'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Laros Duarte from Cabo Verde has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Mohammed Al Owais in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Nuno da Costa with a through ball.
73'
Foul committed by João Paulo of Cabo Verde.
73'
Feras Al Brikan from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
72'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Laros Duarte comes on for Jamiro Monteiro.
72'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
71'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
67'
🟡 Yellow Card
Nasser Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for a foul.
67'
Nuno da Costa from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
67'
Foul committed by Nasser Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia.
67'
Attempt saved.
Mohammed Abu Al Shamat from Saudi Arabia has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the top left corner by Vozinha from Cabo Verde. The assist came from Musab Al Juwayr.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Abu Al Shamat comes on for Salem Al Dawsari.
66'
Hélio Varela from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
66'
Foul committed by Saud Abdulhamid of Saudi Arabia.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Abdullah Al Hamddan comes on for Sultan Mandash.
63'
Foul committed by Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde.
63'
Sultan Mandash from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
61'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Hélio Varela comes on for Willy Semedo.
61'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Nuno da Costa comes on for Dailon Livramento.
57'
Attempt missed.
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
56'
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Saud Abdulhamid concedes.
55'
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
55'
Salem Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
53'
Handball called against Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
53'
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde had a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was blocked.
50'
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
48'
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
48'
Sultan Mandash commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
48'
Attempt saved.
Jamiro Monteiro's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
47'
Attempt missed.
Feras Al Brikan from Saudi Arabia heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Musab Al Juwayr comes on for Abdullah Al Khaibari.
46'
The second half begins with the score at Cabo Verde 0, Saudi Arabia 0.
46'
Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia after João Paulo concedes.
45'
Abdullah Al Khaibari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45'
Abdullah Al Khaibari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45'+2
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Mohamed Kanno's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Vozinha. The assist came from Abdulelah Al Amri.
45'+3
Foul committed by Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde.
45'+3
Nasser Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
45'+4
Attempt blocked.
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
42'
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
41'
Nasser Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
41'
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the left.
39'
Attempt blocked.
João Paulo (Cabo Verde) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
39'
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
38'
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Abdullah Al Khaibari concedes.
37'
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
37'
Foul committed by Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
36'
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
36'
Salem Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
36'
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
36'
Jamiro Monteiro from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
34'
Foul committed by Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde.
34'
Abdullah Al Khaibari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34'
Attempt blocked.
Jamiro Monteiro's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Willy Semedo provided the assist.
33'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Ali Lajami comes on for Hassan Al Tambakti due to an injury.
33'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
30'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Hassan Al Tambakti from Saudi Arabia.
28'
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
28'
Nasser Al Dawsari commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
27'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
22'
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Mohammed Al Owais concedes.
22'
Willy Semedo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mohammed Al Owais.
The attempt was assisted by Deroy Duarte.
18'
Nawaf Bu Washl from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
18'
Foul committed by Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde.
18'
Salem Al Dawsari's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Saud Abdulhamid's cross.
13'
Delay is over and the game is ready to continue.
13'
Delay in the match in Cabo Verde.
13'
Foul committed by Nasser Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia.
13'
João Paulo from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
9'
🟡 Yellow Card
Wagner Pina from Cabo Verde receives a yellow card for a foul.
8'
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
8'
Salem Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
7'
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7'
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
7'
Sultan Mandash of Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
7'
Foul committed by Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia.
4'
🟡 Yellow Card
Saud Abdulhamid receives a yellow card.
4'
Saud Abdulhamid commits a foul for Saudi Arabia.
4'
🟡 Yellow Card
Saud Abdulhamid of Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for a foul.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Francois Letexier.
The first half ends with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia tied at 0-0.
The second half ends with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia drawing 0-0.
The match ends in a 0-0 draw between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia 4-4-2
Cape Verde Islands 4-1-4-1
21
Al Owais
13
Boushal
5
Al Tambakti
4
Al Amri
12
Abdul Hamid
10
Al Dawsari
6
Al Dawsari
15
Alkhaibari
20
Madash
9
Albirakan
23
Kanno
1
Évora Dias
24
Cardoso Pina
4
Lopes
3
Monteiro Sanches Borges
8
Moreira Fernandes
6
Gonçalves Pereira de Pina
20
Mendes da Graça
14
Duarte
10
Monteiro Alvarenga
17
Semedo Johnson
19
Rocha Livramento do Rosario
Saudi Arabia
4-4-2
Starting XI
21 Mohammed Al-Owais GK
12 Saud Abdulhamid DEF 🟡4'
4 Abdulelah Al-Amri DEF
5 Hassan Tambakti DEF 🔄33'
13 Nawaf Boushal DEF 🔄82'
20 Sultan Mandash FWD 🔄66'
15 Abdullah Al-Khaibari MID 🔄46'
6 Nasser Al-Dawsari MID 🟡67'
10 Salem Al-Dawsari FWD 🔄66'
23 Mohamed Kanno MID
9 Firas Al-Buraikan FWD 🟡90'+3
Substitutes
1 Nawaf Al-Aqidi GK
2 Ali Majrashi DEF
3 Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami DEF 🔄33'
7 Musab Al-Juwayr MID 🔄46'
8 Ayman Yahya DEF
11 Saleh Al-Shehri FWD
14 Hassan Kadesh DEF
16 Ziyad Al-Johani MID
17 Khalid Al-Ghannam FWD
18 Alaa Hejji MID
19 Abdullah Al-Hamdan FWD 🔄66'
22 Ahmed Al-Kassar GK
24 Moteb Al-Harbi DEF 🔄82'
25 Jehad Thakri DEF
26 Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat DEF 🔄66'
Cape Verde Islands
4-1-4-1
Starting XI
1 Vozinha GK
24 Wagner Pina DEF 🟡9' 🔄90'+4
4 Roberto Lopes DEF
3 Diney Borges DEF
8 João Paulo MID
6 Kevin Lenini MID
20 Ryan Mendes FWD 🔄71'
14 Deroy Duarte MID
10 Jamiro Monteiro MID 🔄71'
17 Willy Semedo FWD 🔄61'
19 Dailon Livramento FWD 🔄61'
Substitutes
2 Stopira DEF
5 Logan Costa DEF
7 Jovane Cabral FWD
9 Benchimol FWD
11 Garry Rodrigues FWD 🔄71'
12 Márcio Rosa GK
15 Laros Duarte MID 🔄71'
16 Yannick Semedo MID
21 Nuno Da Costa FWD 🔄61'
22 Steven Moreira DEF 🔄90'+4
23 CJ dos Santos GK
25 Kelvin Pires DEF
26 Hélio Varela FWD 🔄61'
Group H standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Spain
3 2 1 0 +5 7
2
Cape Verde Islands
3 0 3 0 +0 3
3
Saudi Arabia
3 0 2 1 -4 2
4
Uruguay
3 0 2 1 -1 2
All statistics
49%Ball possession51%
7Total shots15
3Shots on target2
5Shots inside box9
2Shots outside box6
442Passes452
355Successful passes385
80%Pass accuracy85%
103Attacks112
41Dangerous attacks50
2Corners4
1Big chances created1
54Long passes56
23Successful long passes29
10Total crosses18
3Accurate crosses2
29Tackles16
10Interceptions13
2Saves3
16Fouls10
3Yellow cards1
5Substitutions5
13Dribble attempts23
6Successful dribbles10
Top stats
49% Ball possession 51%
7 Total shots 15
3 Shots on target 2
5 Shots inside box 9
2 Shots outside box 6
442 Passes 452
355 Successful passes 385
80% Pass accuracy 85%
103 Attacks 112
41 Dangerous attacks 50
2 Corners 4
1 Big chances created 1
54 Long passes 56
23 Successful long passes 29
10 Total crosses 18
3 Accurate crosses 2
29 Tackles 16
10 Interceptions 13
2 Saves 3
16 Fouls 10
3 Yellow cards 1
5 Substitutions 5
13 Dribble attempts 23
6 Successful dribbles 10
7 Shots 15
49% Possession 51%
0 Offsides 2
Detailed statistics
Attacking
5 Shots inside box 9
2 Shots outside box 6
5 Shots blocked 3
1 Shots off target 8
3 Goal attempts 10
2 Corners 4
Passing & Crosses
442 Passes 452
355 Successful Passes 385
80% Pass accuracy 85%
54 Long passes 56
23 Successful long passes 29
43% Long pass accuracy 52%
10 Total crosses 18
3 Accurate crosses 2
27 Throw-ins 21
12 Goal kicks 5
11 Free kicks 16
Defending
2 Saves 3
29 Tackles 16
10 Interceptions 13
0 Offsides 2
70 Ball safe 72
Discipline & Dribbles
16 Fouls 10
3 Yellow cards 1
1 Injuries 0
13 Dribble attempts 23
6 Successful dribbles 10
46% Dribble success % 43%
5 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
Saudi ArabiaStatCape Verde Islands
3
Accurate crosses
2
103
Attacks
112
49%
Ball possession
51%
70
Ball safe
72
1
Big chances created
1
1
Big Chances Missed
1
2
Corners
4
41
Dangerous attacks
50
13
Dribble attempts
23
56
Duels Won
58
16
Fouls
10
11
Free kicks
16
3
Goal attempts
10
12
Goal kicks
5
0
Hit Woodwork
1
1
Injuries
0
10
Interceptions
13
5
Key Passes
12
54
Long passes
56
0
Offsides
2
442
Passes
452
2
Saves
3
5
Shots blocked
3
5
Shots inside box
9
1
Shots off target
8
3
Shots on target
2
2
Shots outside box
6
7
Total shots
15
5
Substitutions
5
6
Successful dribbles
10
46%
Dribble success
43%
11
Successful Headers
16
23
Successful long passes
29
43%
Long pass accuracy
52%
355
Successful passes
385
80%
Pass accuracy
85%
29
Tackles
16
27
Throw-ins
21
10
Total crosses
18
3
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
0
Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 27, 2026
Cape Verde Islands 0 – 0 Saudi Arabia
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