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Cape Verde have a fighting chance of making the knockouts on their tournament debut. They take on Saudi Arabia, who [drew 1-1 with Uruguay](/sport/football/live/cz75wdgv3jwt) and were [thrashed 4-0 by Spain](/sport/football/live/c1eyg6lq5wvt
knockouts. After the unexpected result against Cape Verde, Spain will not be taking Saudi Arabia lightly. After all, the Saudis caused a major [surprise](/news/2022/11/22/saudi-arabia-beat-argentina-with-inspired-second-half-performance) in the 2022 World Cup’s opening round, defeating eventual
chance, no way'  with Spain is arguably the biggest surprise of the initial group matches
Cape Verde should be enough to see them through to the next phase. **Players to watch** While the team has some good players, only five of them will be under the spotlight with added pressure
knockout game and their inability to make dominance of possession count was reminiscent of their meek exits in 2018 and 2022. Blessed with what coach Luis de la Fuente claimed is the best squad
knockout rounds. Opta’s supercomputer strongly backs Austria to open their campaign with a victory in San Francisco, giving them a 70.3 percent chance of taking all three points. Jordan have been assigned
knockout format, followed by the last-16, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final. ## World Cup expansion is “a natural evolution” for football Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global football development, thinks
knockout stages only once – a quarterfinal run in 1990. The Czechs, back at the tournament after 20 long years, need a much-improved performance to keep their World Cup dreams alive in North America. ## South
knockout stage. Inspirational captain Riyad Mahrez will lead his team into the 2026 campaign and remains a key player for the North African nation. Algeria fans are excited by the attacking potential of 20-year
Cape Verde for third place. **Favourites for automatic qualification:** Spain and Uruguay ## **Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador** While the average FIFA ranking in this group is the second-lowest
chance of victory, with a draw at 22.9 percent and Tunisia at 15.8 percent.  ## What else is shaping the World Cup? ### Meet Osito, the World Cup’s latest viral
Cape Verde have a 12.2 percent chance of winning. There’s a 20.6 percent chance of a draw. ## New Zealand vs Egypt predictions Egypt are the favorites in this fixture with a 59.6 percent probability
Cape Verde, Belgium drawing 1-1 with Egypt, Saudi Arabia sharing a 1-1 result with Uruguay and Iran playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw with New Zealand. It marked the first time since
knockout stages for the very first time at a major tournament. So what lessons can the Scots take from Cape Verde's remarkable display? ## 'Defend like lions' Grant Hanley and Jack Hendry showed up well
knockouts – and the English bane of penalties – should be considered.  Kane celebrates scoring against Albania in qualifying [Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters] ## ⚽️ FRANCE
chance the US and Iran could play each other in the knockout stage on the weekend of the US' 250th independence celebrations. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has previously called for ceasefires during World Cups
chance to prove it. A new [BBC predictor game](/sport/football/articles/cn0plqlkl51o) is being introduced for this World Cup, allowing readers to pick a winner from every match, or go for a draw. [**PLAY WORLD CUP PREDICTOR