The Saudi national football team is getting ready for a tough and crucial clash against Cape Verde today at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA, in the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Both teams go into the match holding onto their hopes of qualifying for the Round of 32 from Group H. Cape Verde has two points, and a win is enough for them to secure their ticket to the next round. Meanwhile, the Saudi team has one point, and a victory will keep them in the qualification race.
Cape Verde Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Vozinha
Defenders: Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Diney Edilson, Joao Paulo
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Lenini, Deroy Duarte
Forwards: Ryan Mendes, Gilson Tavares, Garry Rodrigues
Saudi Arabia Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Owais
Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Lajami, Hassan Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi
Midfielders: Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, Mohamed Kanno, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Salem Al-Dawsari
Forwards: Firas Al-Buraikan
