Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina
Summary
Cape Verde made it to the World Cup Round of 32 after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. They finished second in Group H and will play Argentina on July 3 in Miami.Key Facts
- Cape Verde is playing their first-ever World Cup and is ranked 67th in the world.
- They remained unbeaten in their group matches, drawing with Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Uruguay.
- Cape Verde finished second in Group H behind Spain and ahead of Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
- Spain won the group with seven points, Cape Verde had three points, and Saudi Arabia and Uruguay had two points each.
- Cape Verde will face Argentina, the reigning champions led by Lionel Messi, in the knockout round.
- Cape Verde’s coach Bubista changed half the team for the Saudi Arabia match but kept goalkeeper Vozinha, who played well.
- Saudi Arabia’s defender Hassan al-Tambakti was injured during the game.
- The match showed close moments but no goals, with both teams having scoring chances.
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