Ghana may have already secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but finishing second in Group L could create an unwanted headache for head coach Carlos Queiroz.The Black Stars booked their place in the knockout stage after results elsewhere confirmed that four points are enough to progress under the tournament's expanded 48-team format.However, Saturday's clash against Croatia remains hugely significant because Ghana's final group position

Cape Verde's reward for reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages is a dream Round of 32 clash against reigning world champions Argentina and Lionel Messi.The African debutants booked their place in the knockout rounds after finishing second in Group H, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach that stage of the competition.Their unbeaten group campaign included draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, with those performances enough to send Bubista's side into

Cape Verde have written one of the greatest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.The African debutants sealed their place in the Round of 32 following a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, while Spain's 1-0 victory over Uruguay ensured Bubista's side finished second in Group H.It marks a remarkable achievement for the island nation, which has a population of just over half a million

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Ghana have officially secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before kicking a ball in their final Group L match against Croatia.The Black Stars' place in the knockout stage was confirmed following results elsewhere in the tournament, which ensured that four points would be enough to guarantee progression under the competition's expanded 48-team format.Carlos Queiroz's side join Egypt, England, Portugal and Paraguay as the latest nations

Live coverage of Egypt vs Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G.

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Cape Verdeâ??s remarkable World Cup journey continues after the debutants secured a place in the Round of 32 with a tense goalless draw against Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match on Saturday morning.The island nation knew a victory would remove any uncertainty, but in the end, the point they earned, combined with Uruguayâ??s defeat to Spain, proved enough to send them through in second place.Cape Verde looked the more dangerous side on the matchday and nearly found

Live coverage of Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.

Live coverage of Uruguay vs Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.