Cape Verde Islands v Saudi Arabia · OurXI

★ The storyline

Cape Verde Islands are held by Saudi Arabia

A point, not three. Cape Verde Islands drew 0–0 with Saudi Arabia in the group stage — not a disaster, but the kind of afternoon that makes the final round of matches feel a little tighter.

Why it matters

Group stage, Group H — points on the line.

Who to watch

★ Emerging star

Dailon Livramento

Cape Verde Islands

The man to watch — the spark expected to carry Cape Verde's attacking threat on the biggest stage.

Talisman

Salem Al-Dawsari

Saudi Arabia

The creative spark Saudi Arabia will lean on to unlock a stubborn attack.

Developing

Cape Verde Islands are through to the last 32

Cape Verde Islands are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

Developing

Saudi Arabia are out at the group stage

That's that, then. Saudi Arabia are out at the group stage — the maths finally caught up. A disappointing end, but there'll be stories to tell and lessons to take from it.

Developing

Cape Verde Islands bow out

And there it ends. Cape Verde Islands fall to Argentina, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

Developing

Cape Verde Islands bow out

And there it ends. Cape Verde Islands fall to Argentina 3–2 in the round of 32, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.