World Cup 2026
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Hard Rock Stadium

Uruguay

Uruguay

2-2
Cape Verde

Cape Verde

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🧩 Starting Lineup

23
F. Muslera
25
J. Sanabria
5
M. Ugarte
3
S. Cáceres
13
G. Varela
16
M. Olivera
20
M. Araújo
8
F. Valverde
6
R. Bentancur
14
A. Canobbio
21
F. Viñas
4-1-4-1
⚔️ Compare these teamsUruguay vs Cape Verde

📰 Match Recap

Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium. Read the full match recap, goals, stats and key moments on worldcuplivenow.com.

🤖 AI Analysis & Prediction

68% URU22% DrawCPV 10%

Uruguay's blend of experienced stars like Federico Valverde and Darwin Nunez gives them a clear edge over Cape Verde, who rely on defensive discipline and counter-attacks. Expect Uruguay to control possession and secure a comfortable victory. Full match analysis at worldcuplivenow.com.

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📖 The Story Between Uruguay & Cape Verde

Previous Meetings

Uruguay and Cape Verde have rarely crossed paths in official football. Their encounters are limited to a few friendly matches, with no established competitive history.

Shared Footballing Ties

Uruguay, a South American powerhouse with a rich World Cup history, contrasts sharply with Cape Verde, an emerging African nation that qualified for its first World Cup in 2026. The match highlights the global reach of football, pitting a traditional giant against a rising underdog.

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📝 Match Story

  • 5': 🟨 Yellow card for Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde).
  • 20': 🟨 Yellow card for Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay).
  • 21': ⚽ Goal for Cape Verde scored by Kevin Pina from a free kick.
  • 44': ⚽ Goal for Uruguay scored by Maxi Araújo with a header.
  • 45'+6': ⚽ Goal for Uruguay scored by Agustín Canobbio, assisted by Maxi Araújo.
  • 58': 🟨 Yellow card for Mathías Olivera (Uruguay).
  • 61': ⚽ Goal for Cape Verde scored by Hélio Varela.
  • 90'+3': 🟨 Yellow card for Diney Borges (Cape Verde).

⚽ Match Events

🟨
Diney Borges(Yellow Card)
CPV90'+3'
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Brian Rodríguez(Substitution)
URU81'
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Yannick Semedo(Substitution)
CPV80'
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Laros Duarte(Substitution)
CPV71'
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Nicolás de la Cruz(Substitution)
URU70'
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Darwin Núñez(Substitution)
URU70'
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Hélio Varela
CPV61'
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Hélio Varela(Substitution)
CPV58'
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Nuno da Costa(Substitution)
CPV58'
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Mathías Olivera(Yellow Card)
URU58'
⚽
Agustín Canobbio
URU45'+6'
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Deroy Duarte(Substitution)
CPV45'
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Maxi Araújo(Goal - Header)
URU44'
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Kevin Pina(Goal - Free-kick)
CPV21'
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Rodrigo Bentancur(Yellow Card)
URU20'
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Sidny Lopes Cabral(Yellow Card)
CPV5'

📈 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

This is the first-ever meeting between Uruguay and Cape Verde.

Uruguay
DLDDD
  • Mexico0-0
  • United States5-1
  • England1-1
  • Algeria0-0
  • Saudi Arabia1-1
Cape Verde
LLWWD
  • Egypt1-1
  • Chile4-2
  • Finland1-1
  • Serbia3-0
  • Spain0-0
Hard Rock Stadium

🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, Florida

Capacity: 65,326Opened: 1987
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📊 Match Statistics

URUCPV
65.2Possession (%)34.8
511Passes278
0Pass Accuracy (%)0
17Total Shots12
2Shots on Target4
11Corners4
11Fouls4
3Offsides0
2Saves0
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
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