Cape Verde can still advance from Group H, and the simplest path is to beat Saudi Arabia. If they draw, they can also move on, but then they need Uruguay’s result against Spain to go their way and may need to win a tiebreaker.

What they need

  • Win vs. Saudi Arabia: Cape Verde definitely qualifies for the Round of 32.
  • Draw vs. Saudi Arabia: They can still qualify, but only if Uruguay do not beat Spain, and tiebreakers may matter.
  • Loss vs. Saudi Arabia: They are eliminated.

Group H picture

Cape Verde entered the final match unbeaten after draws with Spain and Uruguay, which put them in a strong position to advance.

They were sitting on two points after two matches, so the result against Saudi Arabia is the key decider.

Simple version

  • Best case: win and go through.
  • Still possible: draw, then depend on Uruguay vs. Spain and tiebreakers.
  • No chance: lose.

TL;DR

Cape Verde needs a win to be safe , but a draw can still be enough depending on the other Group H result and tiebreakers.