Group H · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group H
Cape Verde Islands play Saudi Arabia in the Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Cape Verde IslandsCPV
Upcoming
VS
12:00 AMUTC
Saudi ArabiaKSA
Spieldaten
WM 2026 — Spieldaten
AnstoßSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
RundeGroup stageGroup H
StatusAngesetztSpieltag 3
Stadion
NRG Stadium
Houston, Texas, United States
72,000Kapazität2002EröffnetRetractableDach
Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.
Zum Stadion →Die Teams
WM 2026 — Teamprofile
FIFA-Ranking#69
CheftrainerPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
KapitänRyan Mendes
Historischer RekordtorschützeRyan Mendes (22 goals)
Meiste LänderspieleRyan Mendes (98)
Bekannt alsTubarões Azuis, Blue Sharks
Cape Verde, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, are a CAF member making their historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the smallest nation by land area to qualify — having established themselves as a regular AFCON presence since 2013 under coach Bubista.
Vollständiges Teamprofil →Saudi ArabiaAFC
FIFA-Ranking#61
CheftrainerHervé Renard
KapitänSalem Al-Dawsari
Historischer RekordtorschützeMajed Abdullah (72 goals)
Meiste LänderspieleMohamed Al-Deayea (173)
Bekannt alsThe Green Falcons, Al-Akhdar
Saudi Arabia, known as the Green Falcons, are three-time AFC Asian Cup champions and one of Asia's most decorated football nations, having appeared at seven FIFA World Cups since their debut in 1994.
Vollständiges Teamprofil →Spieldaten
Frequently asked questions
- Where was Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia played?
- The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.
- What stage was the Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia match?
- This was a Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.