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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12:00 AMUTC
Saudi ArabiaKSA
Datos del partido
Copa del Mundo 2026 — Datos del partido
InicioSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
FaseGroup stageGroup H
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.
Ver estadio →Las selecciones
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.
Perfil completo →Saudi ArabiaAFC
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.
Perfil completo →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.