Group Stage · Group H

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 00:00 UTC · NRG Stadium, Houston

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Cape Verde

Blue Sharks
FIFA Ranking#72
CoachPedro Brito
Key PlayerRyan Mendes
WC Appearances1
Best FinishDebut
ExpectationsUnderdog

Cape Verde make their historic World Cup debut — an extraordinary achievement for the Atlantic island nation. The Blue Sharks qualified through CAF and will be impossible to underestimate.

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Saudi Arabia

The Green Falcons
FIFA Ranking#56
CoachRoberto Mancini
Key PlayerSalem Al-Dawsari
WC Appearances7
Best FinishRound of 16 (1994)
ExpectationsCompetitive

The Green Falcons stunned the world by beating Argentina in 2022. Nobody will underestimate them again after that historic upset in Lusail.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Cape VerdeFIFA RankingSaudi Arabia
#72 - #56
Cape VerdeWC AppearancesSaudi Arabia
1 - 7

Group H Context

Spain in their prime vs Uruguay's grit and experience. Saudi Arabia proved in 2022 they can shock giants.

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Venue

NRG Stadium

Houston, TX, USA · Capacity: 72,220

The first retractable-roof stadium in the NFL, NRG is part of a massive sports complex. Climate-controlled comfort in the Texas heat.

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Fan Guide: Houston

Top Spots

Richmond Arms · Pub

Houston's original soccer bar since 1996. Everton supporters bar.

Ron's Pub · Sports Bar

Multi-sport but great for soccer, local favorite

Lucky's Pub · Sports Bar

Huge outdoor space, watch parties for major events

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse · Restaurant

Texas-sized steaks. This is cattle country.

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Other Group H Matches

Spain vs Cape VerdeJun 15 · AtlantaSaudi Arabia vs UruguayJun 15 · MiamiSpain vs Saudi ArabiaJun 21 · AtlantaUruguay vs Cape VerdeJun 21 · MiamiUruguay vs SpainJun 27 · Guadalajara

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