Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia Cancel Each Other Out
Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a goalless stalemate in Group H of the World Cup 2026 hub on 26 June 2026, with neither side able to find a way through in a match that ended 0–0.
The draw means Cabo Verde complete the group stage on three points, while Saudi Arabia finish level with Uruguay on two points apiece — both sides trailing well behind Group H winners Spain.
Group H Settled With Spain on Top
Spain finish as the dominant force in Group H, accumulating seven points from their three matches. Cabo Verde’s single point gained from this draw lifts them to three points overall and second place in the final live World Cup 2026 standings, with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia locked together on two points each.
The stalemate between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia produced no goals across the ninety minutes, with no scorer recorded for either nation. Both teams had needed a win to apply meaningful pressure at the top of the group, but the deadlock ultimately confirmed Spain’s position at the summit and brought the group stage to a close.
With all three matchdays now complete, Group H finishes with Spain on seven points, Cabo Verde on three, and both Uruguay and Saudi Arabia on two points. The final standings reflect a group in which Spain were largely unchallenged, while the remaining three sides were separated by narrow margins heading into this concluding fixture.