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Cape Verde Vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup 2026 In Pics: See Best Photos From Group H Clash At Houston Stadium

Cape Verde Vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Photo Gallery: Cape Verde face Saudi Arabia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H encounter on Saturday, 27 June, at NRG Stadium, currently known as Houston Stadium. With a place in the knockout round still within reach, both sides will be determined to deliver a strong performance in their final group-stage fixture. Cape Verde have made a memorable World Cup debut, remaining unbeaten after earning draws against Spain and Uruguay, while Saudi Arabia head into the contest with one point from their opening two matches following a draw with Uruguay and a defeat against Spain. With qualification hopes on the line, the battle in Houston promises to be a high-stakes showdown.

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) keeps the ball away from Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes (20) during the first half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
A Cape Verde supports his team prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
A Cape Verde supports his team prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Saudi Arabia fans wave flags prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia fans wave flags prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
A Saudi Arabia fan shows his support prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
A Saudi Arabia fan shows his support prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Saudi Arabia starting players pose for a group photo prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia starting players pose for a group photo prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Cape Verde players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (10) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (10) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) keeps the ball away from Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes (20) during the first half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) keeps the ball away from Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes (20) during the first half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) battles for the ball with Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno (23) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) battles for the ball with Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno (23) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Saudi Arabia's Hassan Altambakti (5) reacts while being taken off the pitch on a stretcher during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Hassan Altambakti (5) reacts while being taken off the pitch on a stretcher during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) consoles teammate Hassan Altambakti (5) while Altambakti is taken off the pitch on a stretcher during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) consoles teammate Hassan Altambakti (5) while Altambakti is taken off the pitch on a stretcher during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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