# Soccer: Cape Verde made World Cup history by drawing 0-0 against Saudi Arabia in Houston overnight. The hard-fought stalemate ensured the World Cup debutants advanced to the Round of 32 as Group H runners-up, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stages. The result officially eliminated Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Cape Verde will now face reigning champions Argentina on July 3. Meanwhile, in Group G, Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to end top of the Group, while Egypt drew one-all with Iran, to advance to the next round.
Soccer: Cape Verde make history by becoming the smallest nation to reach World Cup knockout stage