Cape Verde is rapidly becoming one of the best stories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
After playing to a stunning draw with Spain in its World Cup opener, it pulled off another impressive draw on Sunday.
Cape Verde scored its first ever World Cup goal on its way to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay, setting up a massive conclusion to wrap up group play this upcoming week.
Cape Verde in great position to advance to knockout stage
By playing to a pair of draws to open the World Cup, Cape Verde has now put itself into a situation where a win against Saudi Arabia would send it through to the knockout stage.
It is also possible that a draw could send it through, but a win is the simplest and easiest path.
And it is not out of the question.
Saudi Arabia has not looked strong through its first two group stage matches, playing to a 1-1 draw against Uruguay and then getting blown out, 4-0, against Spain.
Given the way Cape Verde has played so far against two world-wide powers, there has to be immense optimism flowing through the roster going into that match.
The small island nation is playing in its first-ever World Cup, and on Sunday finally broke through with its first two goals.
Kevin Pina delivered the first goal with an absolute rocket of a free kick.