In their first appearance at the World Cup, Cabo Verde is becoming the most exciting phenomenon of the tournament. After a 2-2 draw against Uruguay in the second match of Group H, the African representative has 2 points and still has the opportunity to continue writing a fairy tale.
Not many people dared to believe that a World Cup newcomer could have such an impressive start. Right in the opening match, Cabo Verde surprised when they drew 0-0 with Spain. In the confrontation with Uruguay, the team from West Africa continued to show their bravery when they won another point with a brave performance.
These positive results help Cabo Verde maintain its competitive position for a ticket to the knockout round. Notably, they can completely participate in the round of 16 without winning any match in the group stage.
That scenario occurs if Cabo Verde draws with Saudi Arabia in the final match. At that time, they will have 3 points. If Uruguay loses to Spain, the African representative will rise to second place in Group H and win a direct ticket to the knockout round.
In addition, there is still another door for Cabo Verde. In case of a draw with Saudi Arabia and Uruguay defeating Spain, this team may close the group stage in third place. At that time, they still have a chance to compete for a spot for the third-placed teams with the best results.
