Cape Verde’s national team creates a sensation: the results of matches in Groups G, H and I at the 2026 World Cup
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The decisive third round of the 2026 World Cup is underway. All matches in Groups G, H, and I have been played. And once again, there were surprises. Tournament debutants Cape Verde have advanced to the playoffs.
This happened in Group H. The Cape Verde team drew with Saudi Arabia – 0:0 and with three points (three draws in a row) advanced to the 1/16 finals from second place.
In the second match, Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 and took first place. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated from the tournament.
After the completion of the group tournament in Group H, the tournament table looks like this:
In Group G, New Zealand suffered a crushing defeat to Belgium, 1-5. The Belgians advance to the playoffs as first place.
Egypt finished second after a 1-1 draw with Iran. Iran finished third and is now in a holding pattern. Their chances of advancing to the playoffs from third place are quite high.
The final standings in Group G look like this:
Finally, Group I saw two crushing results. Norway, having secured a place in the playoffs, fielded an experimental lineup against France and suffered a 4-1 defeat. France earned maximum points and advanced to the round of 32 as first place.
Norway remained second. Senegal finished third in the group, defeating Iraq 5-0. The Africans now have a positive goal difference (+2) and a very good chance of advancing to the playoffs as one of the best third-placed teams.
The final standings in Group I are as follows:
As a reminder, the teams that finish first and second in their groups, as well as the eight best third-place teams, will advance to the playoffs.
Currently, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Sweden and Paraguay have all but secured their places among the top third teams.
Senegal, Iran, South Korea, and Scotland are on standby. Scotland has the least chance due to a goal difference of -3.
The next matches in Groups L, K and J will take place on June 28, after which the group stage will be completed.
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