Match Center: Cabo Verde vs Saudi ArabiaFIFA World Cup 2026

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Cabo Verde flagCabo Verde
VS
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia
Group H · Match 65NRG Stadium, Houston
Pre-Match

Prediction & Build-Up

Match Prediction

Winner pick: Cabo Verde

CPV
50%
vs
Draw
16%
vs
KSA
34%

Model lean: Cabo Verde. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 meetings between the two sides

CPV wins
2
Draws
0
KSA wins
3
  • 2024-09-27CPV 3 - 2 KSA · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Noah Park
  • 2022-05-23KSA 1 - 0 CPV · Continental FinalMOTM: Marco Kovač
  • 2020-03-09KSA 2 - 0 CPV · Confederations CupMOTM: Andre Hansen
  • 2019-04-23KSA 3 - 2 CPV · Nations LeagueMOTM: Hugo Hansen
  • 2017-08-25CPV 3 - 1 KSA · Confederations CupMOTM: Marco Okafor

Last 3 - Form Guide

Most recent results for each side

Cabo Verde flagCabo VerdeWWW
  • 2026-03-10vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier3-2
  • 2026-02-15vs ENG · FIFA WC Qualifier1-0
  • 2026-01-20vs ENG · Continental Final2-1
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi ArabiaLDL
  • 2026-03-10vs FRA · Continental Final1-2
  • 2026-02-15vs MEX · Nations League2-2
  • 2026-01-20vs ESP · Continental Final1-2

Recent Man-of-the-Match Form

Standout performers from related fixtures

  • ESP flagESP2026-05-10
    Pedri
    Press-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
  • ESP flagESP2026-04-13
    Pedri
    Press-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
  • ESP flagESP2026-03-16
    Rodri
    Tempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
  • GER flagGER2026-02-19
    Florian Wirtz
    Half-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.

Key Players to Watch

  • CPVCabo Verde
    Ryan Mendes
    Wide forward, attacks transition space
  • CPVCabo Verde
    Bebé
    Direct shooter and set-piece threat
  • KSASaudi Arabia
    Salem Al-Dawsari
    Direct wide forward, big-game finisher
  • KSASaudi Arabia
    Firas Al-Buraikan
    Mobile striker attacking space