Cape Verde makes history, reaching the World Cup knockout stage in their debut after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia!

This goalless draw, combined with Uruguay's loss to Spain, confirms their second-place finish in Group H.

Chances were scarce in the first half, with Kanno coming closest.

Tensions rose as Cape Verde looked more threatening late on.

Wagner Pina had a shot blocked by Al Amri inside the box.

Just before the final whistle, Rodrigues cut it back for Da Costa, who fired wide of an open net, missing a chance to snatch victory.

Despite the 0-0 score, Cape Verde finished with an xG of 1.52, significantly higher than Saudi Arabia's 0.40.

The Blue Sharks finish second in the group with three draws and will now face World champions Argentina in the next round.

Saudi Arabia finishes bottom of Group H with two points and exits the competition.

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Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia play to a 0-0 draw.

Da Costa nearly wins it!

With Saudi pushing players forward, Cape Verde breaks.

Rodrigues cuts it back for Da Costa, who fires wide past an open net with Al Owais caught out.

SUB: Cape Verde makes their final change as Moreira replaces Wagner Pina.

YELLOW CARD!

Al-Buraikan picks up a late yellow card for a foul on Lopes.

There will be a minimum of five minutes of added time.

Saudi Arabia is on the ropes here, offering little against Cape Verde.

Can they pull off a late shock, or are they headed for a tournament exit?

Saudi Arabia survives another scare!

Rodrigues cuts it back for Wagner Pina, who finds himself with oceans of space inside the box.

It looks like he's about to become the hero for Cape Verde, but Al Amri makes a crucial block to deny him.

Laros Duarte sends a cross right to Al Owais, who has a moment of panic and drops the ball!

Luckily for him, it doesn't fall to Kevin Pina, and the defenders clear the danger.

SUB: Saudi Arabia makes a straight swap at left back as Al Harbi replaces Al-Boushail.

Cape Verde is just ten minutes away from a huge World Cup story!

They still need a goal to almost confirm their fate.

With Spain still leading Uruguay, a draw would be enough for Cape Verde.