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Cape Verde 0–0 Saudi Arabia · Group Stage Match Report

Cape Verde 0–0 Saudi Arabia · Group Stage. Full-time report with Elo ratings, FIFA rankings and verified match facts.

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Cape Verde 0–0 Saudi Arabia · Group Stage · NRG Stadium, Houston.

This post-match update covers Cape Verde (CPV) and Saudi Arabia (KSA). Elo lists CPV at 1622 and KSA at 1596, a 26 point gap. Roster data lists CPV with 26 players at average age 29.2, and KSA with 26 players at average age 28.

Key numbers

  • Elo rating: Cape Verde 1622 · Saudi Arabia 1596
  • FIFA ranking: Cape Verde #79 · Saudi Arabia #65

What to watch

  • Match status: ft; score CPV 0-0 KSA for CPV vs KSA.
  • Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, USA.
  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z.

Fact box

  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z.
  • Match status: ft; score CPV 0-0 KSA for CPV vs KSA.
  • Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, USA.
  • FIFA ranks: CPV 79, KSA 65.

Squad notes

  • Ryan Mendes (Offence) — Ryan Mendes is listed as Offence; roster age 36; DOB 1990-01-08.
  • Garry Rodrigues (Midfield) — Garry Rodrigues is listed as Midfield; roster age 35; DOB 1990-11-27.
  • Vózinha (Goalkeeper) — Vózinha is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 40; DOB 1986-06-03.
  • Salem Al Dawsari (Midfield) — Salem Al Dawsari is listed as Midfield; roster age 34; DOB 1991-08-19.
  • Saleh Al Shehri (Offence) — Saleh Al Shehri is listed as Offence; roster age 32; DOB 1993-11-01.
  • Mohammed Al Owais (Goalkeeper) — Mohammed Al Owais is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 34; DOB 1991-10-10.

--- Compiled by GoalPulse's AI match desk from the verified fact pack — figures only, no added narrative.

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