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
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Saudi ArabiaKSA
Datos del partido

Copa del Mundo 2026 — Datos del partido

InicioSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
FaseGroup stageGroup H
EstadioNRG StadiumHouston, Texas · Aforo: 72,000
EstadoProgramadoJornada 3
Estadio

NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas, United States
72,000Aforo2002InauguradoRetractableTecho

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.

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Copa del Mundo 2026 — Perfiles

Ranking FIFA#69
SeleccionadorPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
CapitánRyan Mendes
Máximo goleador históricoRyan Mendes (22 goals)
Más internacionalidadesRyan Mendes (98)
ApodadoTubarões 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.

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Ranking FIFA#61
SeleccionadorHervé Renard
CapitánSalem Al-Dawsari
Máximo goleador históricoMajed Abdullah (72 goals)
Más internacionalidadesMohamed Al-Deayea (173)
ApodadoThe 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.

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Datos del partido

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.