Cape Verde secured a historic berth in the round of 32 on Friday, defying expectations with a resilient performance.
A goalless draw against Saudi Arabia proved sufficient for the African side to claim second place in Group H, following Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Spain.
Earlier in Group I, Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick propelled France to a 4-1 victory over Norway, securing top spot. Meanwhile, Senegal routed Iraq 5-0, preserving their knockout-stage aspirations.
The day concludes with Group G action, where Mohamed Salah’s Egypt take on Iran simultaneously with New Zealand facing Belgium.