Pico Lopes heads the ball for Cabo Verde

Pico Lopes of Cabo Verde rises to head the ball during the Group H match against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 26 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Salem Aldawsari of Saudi Arabia battles for possession during the Group H encounter against Cabo Verde at Houston Stadium on 26 June 2026, as the Green Falcons pushed for vital World Cup points. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Willy Semedo of Cabo Verde competes at the front during the Group H match against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston Stadium, on 26 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Willy Semedo leads the charge for Cabo Verde in their Group H World Cup fixture against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 26 June 2026, as the Blue Sharks sought to advance. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Vozinha, goalkeeper of Cabo Verde, goes through his pre-match warm-up routine ahead of the Group H clash against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 26 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)