Saudi Arabia out after 0–0 draw with Cape Verde

Cape Verde 0–0, your World Cup is over

Saudi Arabia are out. Cape Verde 0–0 in the Group H finale on Saturday, and it was not enough (1) (2) (4) (5). Cape Verde advance to the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Vozinha, their goalkeeper, called it "a great pride for us" (1). For your team, the campaign ends with one point from three matches, the 4–0 defeat to Spain in the opener left too much to do.

Bielsa gone after Uruguay fall 0–1 to Spain

The group's other result landed hard. Uruguay 0–1 Spain, and Marcelo Bielsa walked straight into the fire afterwards (6). "I am responsible for all the disappointment," he said. Then the real line: "I haven't left anything to Uruguayan football." He is leaving (6). Uruguay exit alongside Saudi Arabia, both caught behind Spain and the debutants Cape Verde.

Trossard on target in Belgium's 5–1 rout

Leandro Trossard scored as Belgium crushed New Zealand 5–1 (5). The winger, linked with a monster contract at Al-Diraiyah in the Saudi Pro League, was all business after the match: "We have performed very well. We are happy now because we're number one. Now we have to go to the round of 32, and we're all ready to deliver" (5).

Around the grounds

France beat Norway 4–1, Senegal demolished Iraq 5–0, and Egypt drew 1–1 with Iran on Day 17 of the tournament (4).