Cape Verde, who made their debut at the FIFA World Cup, drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, becoming the smallest nation in World Cup history to qualify for the knockout stage. It also gives them a historic chance to face defending world champions Argentina in the next round in Miami. In the other Group H match, Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to top the group with 7 points. Meanwhile, Cape Verde, who drew their three matches in a draw, advanced to the next round in second place with 3 points. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated with 2 points each. The African island nation, with a population of around 500,000, had already won the hearts of its fans with a goalless draw against Spain and a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Match Summary: Early Momentum: The match was lively at the start, with both teams in contention for the next round. However, poor passing and poor blocking affected the quality of the game. Cape Verde's Threat: Willy Semedo, who had come from the left flank early in the game, took a dangerous shot. Cape Verde then took full control of the game. 40-Year-Old Goalkeeper: Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vospinia made a powerful save in the first half when Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Gannou headed the ball home in stoppage time. His mother, who arrived late to the stadium due to a US visa issue, was delighted to see her son's save from the stands. Missed opportunities and fan celebration: Cape Verde had 15 chances to score in the second half, but Saudi Arabia's strong defense kept none. Missed winning chance: Cape Verdean player Laros Duarte missed a great chance to score a goal in the middle of the game, facing Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Alois alone. However, after the match, Cape Verdean players and coaches on the field, who had learned the results of the other group matches on their phones, hugged flags on the field and celebrated the historic victory with great enthusiasm.