2026 World Cup: Cape Verde's qualification scenarios for the round of 32

26.06.26 FT World Cup

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Third in Group H, Cape Verde remain in the hunt for a historic qualification for the round of 32 at the World Cup. Discover the different qualification scenarios for the Blue Sharks.

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This group is led by Spain (4 pts), ahead of Uruguay (2 pts, 0) and Cape Verde (2 pts, 0) as well as Saudi Arabia (1 pt). The Blue Sharks have made a strong start to their tournament, holding La Roja to a goalless draw (0-0) before battling to a 2-2 stalemate with La Celeste.

Cape Verde finish top of the group if:

- They beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay beat Spain, but with a lower margin of victory than Cape Verde.

Cape Verde qualify as runners-up if:

- They beat Saudi Arabia and Spain win or draw.
- They beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay win with a better scoreline than Cape Verde.
- They draw with Saudi Arabia and Spain beat Uruguay.

Cape Verde qualify as one of the best third-placed teams if:

- They draw with Saudi Arabia and Spain win or draw against Uruguay.

The Blue Sharks are just 90 minutes away from writing a new chapter in their history, as they compete in their first-ever World Cup.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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