Featuring a pair of MLS players, Cape Verde aim to keep their Cinderella story alive by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages in their Group H finale against Saudi Arabia.

How to watch & stream

• English: FS1
• Spanish: Universo, Peacock

When

• Friday, June 26 | 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

Where

• Houston Stadium | Houston, Texas

• FIFA World Ranking: 67
• Confederation: CAF (Africa)
• Last match: 2-2 vs. Uruguay

The 2026 World Cup has already been historic for Cape Verde.

The third-smallest nation ever to qualify, the Blue Sharks debuted with a shock scoreless draw against No. 2-ranked Spain, rocketing goalkeeper Vozinha to social media stardom, before scoring their first-ever World Cup goal in style during a 2-2 draw vs. two-time champions Uruguay.

Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira has played every minute of Cape Verde's campaign thus far, while San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos awaits a potential tournament debut.

Although specific scenarios can become complicated, the situation is clear enough for Cape Verde: win and you're in the Round of 32.

Can the Blue Sharks cement their Cinderella status by securing advancement to the knockout rounds at their first-ever World Cup?

• FIFA World Ranking: 60
• Confederation: AFC (Asian Football Confederation)
• Last match: 4-0 loss vs. Spain

For Saudi Arabia, a win will be critical if they want to keep their dream of a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds alive.

Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Uruguay in their tournament opener, the Green Falcons sit last in Group H in need of three points, which would likely see them through to the Round of 32.

If Saudi Arabia are to pull it off, they'll need captain and reigning Asian Footballer of the Year Salem Al-Dawsari to lead the way.

The Green Falcons are aiming to reach the knockout stages for the second time, previously doing so the last time the United States hosted in 1994.