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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (2026-06-26, 20:00 ET / Jun 27 IST, Houston Stadium) remains the key fixture for this scenario page. Cape Verde advance with win; Saudi need win and help.
The live result paths still center on Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and their effect on the automatic spots plus the third-place table.
- Spain W; Cape Verde W: Spain 1st; Cape Verde 2nd; Uruguay 3rd. Uruguay 2 pts likely out.
- Spain W; Cape Verde-Saudi draw: Spain 1st; Cape Verde 2nd; Uruguay/Saudi 3rd. 2-point third likely out.
- Spain W; Saudi Arabia W: Spain 1st; Saudi Arabia 2nd; Uruguay/Cape Verde 3rd. 2-point third likely out.