Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia preview
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group H. Cabo Verde (Seed #30) face Saudi Arabia (#31) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at NRG Stadium. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220) is the retractable-roof home of the Houston Texans (NFL). It sits 24m above sea level in Houston. June/July temperatures in Houston average a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Cabo Verde have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Saudi Arabia have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Cabo Verde | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #30 | #31 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia data
// Fetch live data for Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 26
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup?
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What stage is Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia is a Group Stage fixture in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220, opened 2002, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Houston hosts Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia.
Who is favoured to win Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Cabo Verde go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #30, with Saudi Arabia seeded #31. Cabo Verde's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Saudi Arabia's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia in my timezone?
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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