SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Kickoff: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)
Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / FIFA+
Venue Information — SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California
Capacity: ~70,000 (expandable to 100,000)
Pitch Type: Natural grass overlay
Playing Conditions: Fast surface, wide pitch, ideal for pace‑driven teams
Historical Tendencies:
Low‑to‑moderate scoring
Technical sides thrive
Climate‑controlled indoor environment
Injury Report
Cape Verde
Ryan Mendes — ACTIVE (minor calf tightness monitored)
Garry Rodrigues — OUT (hamstring strain)
Stopira — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle soreness)
Vozinha — ACTIVE (full training)
Jamiro Monteiro — ACTIVE (minutes expected to be managed)
Saudi Arabia
Salem Al‑Dawsari — ACTIVE (returned from thigh tightness)
Saleh Al‑Shehri — OUT (groin injury)
Abdulelah Al‑Malki — DAY‑TO‑DAY (knee swelling)
Mohammed Al‑Owais — ACTIVE (starting GK)
Nawaf Al‑Abed — OUT (long‑term knee injury)
Team Records & Recent Form
Cape Verde (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 5–2–3
Goals For: 14
Goals Against: 10
Trend: Compact, disciplined defensive unit; dangerous on counters; midfield creativity inconsistent.
Saudi Arabia (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 4–4–2
Goals For: 12
Goals Against: 13
Trend: Improving under new tactical structure; attack inconsistent without Al‑Shehri; defense vulnerable in transition.
Tactical & Player Matchups
Ryan Mendes (CPV) vs. Saud Abdulhamid (KSA)
Mendes’ pace and directness vs. Abdulhamid’s physical defending
Key battle on Cape Verde’s left flank Edge: Cape Verde
Jamiro Monteiro (CPV) vs. Al‑Malki (KSA)
Monteiro’s creativity vs. Al‑Malki’s ball‑winning
If Al‑Malki is limited, Saudi Arabia loses midfield control Edge: Even
Salem Al‑Dawsari (KSA) vs. Cape Verde’s Right Side
Al‑Dawsari’s dribbling and shot creation vs. Cape Verde’s aging fullback rotation
Saudi Arabia’s best chance to break down a compact defense Edge: Saudi Arabia
Tavares (CPV) vs. Al‑Owais (KSA)
Cape Verde’s striker vs. Saudi Arabia’s experienced goalkeeper
Tavares excels in aerial duels; Al‑Owais strong in reflex saves Edge: Even
Series History
All‑Time Meetings
First competitive meeting
No historical head‑to‑head data
Both teams enter with contrasting styles: Cape Verde’s defensive structure vs. Saudi Arabia’s possession‑based approach.
Betting Trends
Cape Verde
7 of last 10: UNDER
Scored first in 6 of last 9
Clean sheets in 4 of last 6
Matches average 2.1 goals
Saudi Arabia
5 of last 7: UNDER
Conceded first in 5 of last 7
Al‑Dawsari involved in 6 of last 8 goals
Matches average 2.3 goals
MATCH ODDS
Cape Verde + 165
Saudi Arabia + 175
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026
