Match Center: Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia — FIFA World Cup 2026
Cabo VerdeVS
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Saudi ArabiaGroup H · Match 65•NRG 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
- 2026-03-10vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier3-2
- 2026-02-15vs ENG · FIFA WC Qualifier1-0
- 2026-01-20vs ENG · Continental Final2-1
- 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

ESP2026-05-10PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
ESP2026-04-13PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
ESP2026-03-16RodriTempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
GER2026-02-19Florian WirtzHalf-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.
Key Players to Watch
CPVCabo VerdeRyan MendesWide forward, attacks transition space
CPVCabo VerdeBebéDirect shooter and set-piece threat
KSASaudi ArabiaSalem Al-DawsariDirect wide forward, big-game finisher
KSASaudi ArabiaFiras Al-BuraikanMobile striker attacking space