Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterSome of the final sets of group games have not been thrilling entertainment, but this game could be an exception.More teams than we would like have either had nothing to play for or have been able to settle for mutually convenient results in their third and final group games.But Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia both have very good reason to go for the win when they meet in their last Group H match. Saudi Arabia have to win, and Cape Verde will know a draw might not be enough unless Spain beat Uruguay in the other game.ITV pundits for Cape Verde vs Saudi ArabiaThe game is set to kick off at 7pm local time (1am UK time) at Houston's NRG Stadium, with ITV4 set to broadcast the game in the UK, with coverage slated to start at 12:15am.When ITV have previously had two kick-offs to deal with at the same time this summer, they have broadcast the same build-up for both games across ITV1 and ITV4. You may like Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia? Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Spain v Cape Verde? Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenter for Spain vs Saudi Arabia? That is once again the case here, with Laura Woods on lead presenter duty.Joining Woodsy, is Gary Neville. Known for his work on Sky Sports alongside Jamie Carragher, Neville has stepped into his role at ITV expertly and continued the high end analysis we expect from him.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.We all know what happened with Neville at Valencia, so lucky ITV have brought in someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to management in the shape of Ange Postecoglou.The former Australia manager likewise has a solid medal collection on several continents having lifted silverware in his home country, Japan, Scotland and most recently Tottenham.To complete the line up is Juan Mata. He spent 11 years playing in England before heading to Turkey, Japan and Australia. He was part of the Spain side that won the World Cup in 2010 and Euro 2012, so knows a thing or two about navigating these tournamentsTOPICSSaudi ArabiaCape Verde IslandsWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
