Cabo Verde draws 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to reach World Cup round of 16

Cabo Verde, despite finishing last in its group, managed a 0‑0 stalemate against Saudi Arabia in the final group match. The draw gave the team three points and a historic place in the round of 16 in its first World Cup appearance.

Now the side will face group‑winner Argentina in the knockout stage, a matchup hailed as the nation’s biggest football opportunity. The achievement has boosted confidence in the country’s youth talent and development programs.