WC26
⚽ MATCH 66 • GROUP STAGE
🇨🇻
Cape Verde
VS
🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
📅 June 26, 20269:00 PM ET🏟️ Estadio Akron

📍 Guadalajara - Key Locations

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49,850
Capacity
LIMITED
Transit Rating
GDL
Airport
Mexico
Country

🇨🇻 Cape Verde

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #70
  • WC Appearances: 1
  • Best Finish: Group stage (Debut)
  • Coach: Bubista (Pedro Leitão Brito)
  • Confederation: CAF

⭐ Key Players

Ryan Mendes
Winger/Captain
Karagümrük
Logan Costa
Defender
Toulouse FC
Jamiro Monteiro
Midfielder
Gassman

🎉 Fan Culture

Reflecting its island and diaspora heritage, Cape Verdean support is highly festive and celebratory. Fans are known for using the Creole language and uniting players from across the global diaspora.

🎵 "Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks)!"

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #56
  • WC Appearances: 7
  • Best Finish: Round of 16
  • Coach: Roberto Mancini
  • Confederation: AFC

⭐ Key Players

Salem Al-Dawsari
Winger
Al-Hilal
Saleh Al-Shehri
Forward
Al-Hilal

🎟️ Going to this match?

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🚇 Getting to Estadio Akron

LIMITED TRANSIT

No direct rail. Rideshare or event shuttles from downtown. 30-40 min drive.

⚠️ RIDESHARE

Uber/Lyft/DiDi

  • • Book early
  • • Expect surge pricing
  • • Allow extra time
🚗 DRIVING

Drive & Park

  • • Pre-book parking if possible
  • • Arrive 2+ hours early
  • • Expect delays leaving

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - June highs around 30°C (86°F)
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Guadalajara

💎 LUXURY

Providencia

$150-350

Upscale dining & shopping

⭐ MID-RANGE

Centro Histórico

$80-200

Historic architecture

💰 BUDGET

Zapopan

$60-150

Local neighborhoods

📍 All Lodging Areas

Providencia
$150-350
Centro Histórico
$80-200
Zapopan
$60-150

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Guadalajara

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

June highs around 30°C (86°F). Occasional afternoon rain. Pleasant evenings.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Use registered taxis or Uber
  • Tourist areas are generally safe
  • Avoid displaying expensive items

🎉 Fan Festival

Plaza de la Liberación

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Guadalajara. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

📅 Other Matches in Guadalajara

📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Match 66 | Guadalajara - World Cup 2026