The Cape Verde national football team is having a surprising campaign in the 2026 World Cup. After drawing with Spain and Uruguay, the team from the African archipelago has real chances of qualifying for the knockout stage. With only 530,000 inhabitants, Cape Verde is standing out on the international stage. The team scored its first goals in World Cup history and now needs to beat Saudi Arabia to guarantee qualification. Heading into the final round of group H, Cape Verde can lead the group if they beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay loses to Spain. The team's coach, whose name has not been released, is confident in the team's chances. But qualification will not be easy, as Saudi Arabia is also competing for a spot in the knockout stage. So, the game against Saudi Arabia will be crucial for the Cape Verde national football team. The match will be played on Friday at 21h, and the team needs a win to guarantee qualification. With the win, Cape Verde will be in the second phase without relying on other results. Additionally, the team can lead the group if they have a better goal difference than Uruguay. The path to leadership is difficult, but not impossible. Cape Verde needs to beat Saudi Arabia by four or more goals to surpass the Spaniards in goal difference. The game will be simultaneous with Uruguay vs Spain, and the results will be crucial in defining the group. Qualification for the knockout stage is the main objective of the Cape Verde national football team, and the team is working hard to achieve this goal. With the help of the fans, the team can achieve success in the 2026 World Cup.