FIFA World Cup Live: Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde clash in Group H fixture

The small island country of Cabo Verde, one of the most heartwarming stories of this World Cup, is taking on Saudi Arabia after securing two consecutive draws. Follow our live blog for real-time commentary and all the major updates from this Group H encounter.

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66:35 Booking
Half-Time Whistle
8:02 Booking Issued
3:27 Yellow Card Issued

June 27, 2026 07:07
Free Kick
72:08 Foul Won
On the right flank, Saudi Arabia's Feras Al Brikan is brought down to secure a free kick.
June 27, 2026 07:07
71:17 Play Resumes
The stoppage in play has ended, and the match is good to go again.
June 27, 2026 07:07
68:16 Match Paused
Action is temporarily halted as players take a short drinks break.
June 27, 2026 07:06
Free Kick
72:08 Conceded Free Kick
Diney Borges of Cabo Verde commits an infringement, leading to a free kick for the opposition.
June 27, 2026 07:06
71' Player Change
Cabo Verde makes a tactical change, introducing Garry Rodrigues onto the pitch in place of Ryan Mendes.
June 27, 2026 07:05
70:51 Player Replacement
Another change for Cabo Verde as Jamiro Monteiro makes way for Laros Duarte.
June 27, 2026 07:01
Yellow Card
66:35 Booking
The referee brandishes a yellow card to Saudi Arabia's Nasser Al Dawsari following a reckless challenge.
June 27, 2026 07:01
Free Kick
66:32 Attacking Free Kick
Nuno da Costa of Cabo Verde earns a free kick in the opponents' half of the field.
June 27, 2026 07:01
Free Kick
66:32 Foul Committed
Nasser Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia is penalized for a challenge.
June 27, 2026 07:01
Corner
66:03 Shot Stopped
A promising effort is denied. Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Abu Al Shamat fires a right-footed strike from the right area of the penalty box, but Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a fine save in the upper-left corner. Musab Al Juwayr set up the chance.
June 27, 2026 07:00
Free Kick
65:41 Infringement
Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid commits a foul, conceding a free kick.
June 27, 2026 07:00
Free Kick
65:41 Defensive Free Kick
Hélio Varela of Cabo Verde is fouled in his own half, winning a free kick for his side.
June 27, 2026 07:00
65:06 Team Change
Substitution made by Saudi Arabia. Abdullah Al Hamddan comes on for Sultan Mandash.
June 27, 2026 06:59
65:03 Tactical Change
Saudi Arabia introduces Mohammed Abu Al Shamat to the game, replacing Salem Al Dawsari.
June 27, 2026 06:57
Free Kick
62:24 Free Kick Awarded
Saudi Arabia's Sultan Mandash wins a free kick deep in his team's defensive zone.
June 27, 2026 06:56
Free Kick
62:24 Foul Called
Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde commits a foul, giving away a free kick.
June 27, 2026 06:55
60:27 Player Change
Cabo Verde substitutes Willy Semedo, sending Hélio Varela onto the field.
June 27, 2026 06:55
60:19 Cabo Verde Substitution
Cabo Verde replaces Dailon Livramento with Nuno da Costa.
June 27, 2026 06:52
56:17 Missed Chance
Deroy Duarte of Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from long range, but his effort sails way high and off-target to the right side.
June 27, 2026 06:52
Corner
46:06 Goalmouth Miss
Following a corner kick, Abdulelah Al Amri of Saudi Arabia connects with a header from the middle of the penalty area, but directs it wide to the left.
June 27, 2026 06:50
Corner
55:05 Corner Kick
Cabo Verde earns a corner after Saud Abdulhamid plays the ball out of bounds.
June 27, 2026 06:50
Free Kick
54:42 Foul Committed
A foul is committed by Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari.
June 27, 2026 06:48
Free Kick
54:42 Free Kick Earned
In their own defensive half, Pico Lopes of Cabo Verde is fouled, earning his team a free kick.
June 27, 2026 06:47
52:39 Shot Blocked
Ryan Mendes of Cabo Verde strikes with his left foot from the middle of the box, but the defense blocks it. Wagner Pina set up the opportunity.
June 27, 2026 06:47
Free Kick
52:18 Handball Infraction
Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia commits a handball offence.
June 27, 2026 06:44
Corner
49:41 Narrow Escape
Assisted by Ryan Mendes, Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde shoots from long distance with his left foot. It is a very close attempt but just misses the top-left corner.
June 27, 2026 06:42
47:56 Goalkeeper Save
Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde hits a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais makes a comfortable save right in the center of the net. Wagner Pina provided the assist.
June 27, 2026 06:42
Free Kick
47:15 Foul Suffered
Willy Semedo of Cabo Verde is fouled in his team's half, winning a free kick.
June 27, 2026 06:42
Free Kick
47:15 Rules Infringed
Saudi Arabia's Sultan Mandash commits a foul.
June 27, 2026 06:40
Corner
45:31 Corner Awarded
Saudi Arabia secures a corner kick after João Paulo deflects the ball out of play.
June 27, 2026 06:39
Kick Off
Second Half Kick-off
The action resumes for the second half with the scoreline still reading Cabo Verde 0, Saudi Arabia 0.
June 27, 2026 06:38
Saudi Arabia Change
Saudi Arabia makes a tactical change. Abdullah Al Khaibari is taken off, and Musab Al Juwayr comes onto the pitch.
June 27, 2026 06:23
Half Time
Half-Time Whistle
The referee blows for the end of the first half. Both Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia are yet to open their account, with the score tied at 0-0.
June 27, 2026 06:21
Blocked Effort
An opportunity goes begging as Saud Abdulhamid's right-footed strike from long range is successfully deflected by the defense.
June 27, 2026 06:21
Free Kick
Foul Committed
Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde commits an infraction, penalizing his team.
June 27, 2026 06:21
Free Kick
Set-Piece Opportunity
Nasser Al Dawsari earns a free kick for Saudi Arabia on the left-hand flank.
June 27, 2026 06:19
Superb Save
Close chance! Mohamed Kanno rises high in the middle of the box to connect with Abdulelah Al Amri's assist, but his header aimed at the top-middle is kept out by Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
June 27, 2026 06:17
Injury Time Signalled
The fourth official indicates that there will be a minimum of six minutes of stoppage time.
June 27, 2026 06:17
Six Minutes Added
An extra six minutes of added time has been signaled by the match officials.
June 27, 2026 06:17
VAR Intervention
After a review by the Video Assistant Referee, the initial on-field ruling has been overturned.
June 27, 2026 06:16
Free Kick
Defensive Free Kick
Abdullah Al Khaibari is fouled in his team's half, earning Saudi Arabia a free kick to ease the pressure.
June 27, 2026 06:16
Free Kick
Foul by Mendes
Cabo Verde's Ryan Mendes is penalized for a mistimed tackle.
June 27, 2026 06:14
Missed Chance
Willy Semedo of Cabo Verde tries his luck with a right-footed shot from distance, but his effort sails wide to the left of the target.
June 27, 2026 06:12
Free Kick
Free Kick Earned
Wagner Pina secures a set-piece for Cabo Verde with a smart play down the right channel.
June 27, 2026 06:12
Free Kick
Infringement by Al Dawsari
Nasser Al Dawsari commits a foul on his opponent, giving away a free kick.
June 27, 2026 06:10
Corner
Close Header Misses Target
Jamiro Monteiro delivers a decent cross from a corner, allowing João Paulo to attempt a header from the middle of the box, but it flies too high and off-target to the left.
June 27, 2026 06:10
Corner
Cabo Verde Corner
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Abdullah Al Khaibari deflects the ball out of play.
June 27, 2026 06:09
Free Kick
Foul Won in Defense
Deroy Duarte wins a free kick for Cabo Verde deep inside his team's half after being fouled.
June 27, 2026 06:09
Free Kick
Kanno Penalized
Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno is whistled for a foul in the opponent's half.
June 27, 2026 06:08
Free Kick
35:49 Infraction
Salem Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia is penalized for a foul.
June 27, 2026 06:08
Free Kick
Advantage Cabo Verde
Wagner Pina draws a foul on the right wing, winning a free kick for his side.
June 27, 2026 06:08
Free Kick
35' Foul
Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde commits a foul during play.
June 27, 2026 06:07
Free Kick
35' Free Kick
Saudi Arabia's Ali Lajami draws a foul in his defensive area to secure a free kick.
June 27, 2026 06:07
Free Kick
33:57 Foul Drawn
Abdullah Al Khaibari of Saudi Arabia is tripped in his own half, winning a free kick for his side.
June 27, 2026 06:07
Free Kick
33:57 Rules Violated
A foul is conceded by Cabo Verde's Willy Semedo.
June 27, 2026 06:07
33:34 Shot Repelled
Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde tries a left-footed strike from the left edge of the penalty area, but the defense blocks his effort. Willy Semedo assisted with the pass.
June 27, 2026 06:04
32:26 Tactical Change
Forced substitution for Saudi Arabia as Ali Lajami comes onto the pitch to replace the injured Hassan Al Tambakti.
June 27, 2026 06:04
29:19 Play Interrupted
The match is temporarily stopped due to an injury suffered by Saudi Arabia's Hassan Al Tambakti.
June 27, 2026 06:04
32:24 Play Resumes
The brief stoppage in play has concluded, and both teams are set to resume the match.
June 27, 2026 06:00
Free Kick
27:19 Attacking Free Kick
Willy Semedo of Cabo Verde is fouled in the opposition half, earning a free kick for his side.
June 27, 2026 05:51
Free Kick
17:30 Free Kick Earned
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl has earned a free kick along the left flank.
June 27, 2026 05:51
Free Kick
17:30 Foul Conceded
A challenge by Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde results in a foul.
June 27, 2026 05:51
17:12 Shot Blocked
An attempt on goal is intercepted. Salem Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia takes a left-footed strike from the left area of the penalty box, but it is blocked by the defense. The opportunity was created by a cross from Saud Abdulhamid.
June 27, 2026 05:44
Free Kick
12:31 Foul Committed
Nasser Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia commits a foul.
June 27, 2026 05:44
Free Kick
12:31 Free Kick Awarded
João Paulo of Cabo Verde draws a foul and wins a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
June 27, 2026 05:44
12:11 Play Resumes
The stoppage in play has ended, and the match is set to restart.
June 27, 2026 05:44
12:07 Stoppage in Play
There is currently a temporary pause in the match involving Cabo Verde.
June 27, 2026 05:41
Yellow Card
8:02 Booking Issued
Wagner Pina of Cabo Verde receives a yellow card following a reckless tackle.
June 27, 2026 05:39
Free Kick
7:46 Foul Conceded
A foul is called against Cabo Verde's Wagner Pina.
June 27, 2026 05:39
Free Kick
7:46 Free Kick Awarded
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari earns a free kick along the left flank.
June 27, 2026 05:39
Free Kick
6:56 Foul Committed
Willy Semedo of Cabo Verde is penalized for committing a foul.
June 27, 2026 05:39
Free Kick
6:56 Free Kick Secured
Sultan Mandash from Saudi Arabia is awarded a free kick deep within his own half.
June 27, 2026 05:39
Free Kick
6:06 Foul Called
A foul has been committed by Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno.
June 27, 2026 05:38
Free Kick
6:06 Free Kick Won
Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde earns a free kick within his own defensive territory.
June 27, 2026 05:36
Yellow Card
3:27 Yellow Card Issued
For a rough challenge, Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid has been booked with a yellow card.
June 27, 2026 05:35
Free Kick
3:11 Free Kick Awarded
In his team's own half, João Paulo of Cabo Verde successfully earns a free kick.
June 27, 2026 05:35
Free Kick
3:11 Conceded Foul
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia commits an infringement.
June 27, 2026 05:32
Kick Off
First Half Kick-Off
The opening half of the game is officially underway.
June 27, 2026 04:09
Starting Lineups Declared
The official starting lineups for both squads have been revealed. The players are currently on the field undergoing their pre-match warm-up routines.