Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer's biggest stars doesn't guarantee success at the World Cup.

Cape Verde finished Group H with three draws, while Saudi Arabia failed to earn the win they needed to advance.

Sitting on the bench, Saudi Arabia striker Saleh Al-Shehri could only put his head in his hands as Spain extended its lead to ...

USA TODAY's soccer experts lock in their picks for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in Friday's World Cup matchup ...

Follow Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

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Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about ...

Our Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia predictions expect the sudden Group H fan favorites to deliver one last shock in their finale ...

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice in 3 minutes for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia. One goal after multiple passes where ball never touches ...

Spain lead Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup clash. Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal scored just 10 minutes into his ...

Spain needed to win its Group H match against Saudi Arabia, and they delivered. See all 4 World Cup goals scored, including ...

Check out the odds for the Saudi Arabia vs. Cape Verde Group H matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.