Group H · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia - FIFA World Cup 2026
Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
Cape Verde IslandsCPV
Upcoming
VS
12:00 AMUTC
Saudi ArabiaKSA
Match facts
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Kick-offSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup H
StatusScheduledMatchday 3
Stadium
NRG Stadium
Houston, Texas, United States
72,000Capacity2002OpenedRetractableRoof
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.
Stadium details →The teams
World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
FIFA Ranking#69
Head CoachPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
CaptainRyan Mendes
All-time Top ScorerRyan Mendes (22 goals)
Most CapsRyan Mendes (98)
Known AsTubarões 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.
Full team profile →Saudi ArabiaAFC
FIFA Ranking#61
Head CoachHervé Renard
CaptainSalem Al-Dawsari
All-time Top ScorerMajed Abdullah (72 goals)
Most CapsMohamed Al-Deayea (173)
Known AsThe 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.
Full team profile →Match facts
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.