Tunisia secured a narrow 60:56 victory over Cape Verde in their World Cup fixture on 27 August 2026. The hosts clawed their way past a resilient opposition, winning by just four points in a match where momentum shifted several times. Cape Verde had the advantage in field goal attempts and rebounds, but Tunisia's efficiency from distance and the free throw line proved decisive.
What separated the sides came down to shooting accuracy rather than volume. Tunisia converted six of their 29 three-point attempts while Cape Verde managed only four from 25 attempts. The visitors outshot Tunisia from the field 21 to 17 and attempted more shots overall, yet their lower conversion rate from beyond the arc kept them within striking distance rather than pulling away.
Rebounding told a different story, with Cape Verde controlling the boards 43 to 39. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds against Tunisia's 12, creating additional scoring opportunities through second chances. Tunisia's defensive work limited Cape Verde's clean looks, but the visitors' size advantage on the glass meant they stayed in the game through hustle and persistence.
Tunisia's free throw shooting may have been the quiet difference-maker. They made 20 of 32 attempts, while Cape Verde converted just 10 of 21. Those extra points from the charity stripe, combined with Tunisia's slightly better three-point accuracy, added up to the margin that mattered in a game decided by four points.
The result extends Tunisia's recent form to three wins in five matches, though they remain aware of their inconsistency. Cape Verde dropped another contest despite another strong rebounding performance, leaving them to evaluate whether their physical advantage can translate into victories going forward.
