Uruguay and Cape Verde will meet in an important Group H clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams enter the match after impressive performances in their opening games. Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia despite being considered favorites, while Cape Verde produced one of the tournament’s biggest surprises by earning a 0-0 draw against Spain. With every team in Group H collecting a point in the first round, this match could play a decisive role in determining who advances to the knockout stage.
For Uruguay, securing three points is essential before their final group match against Spain. Meanwhile, Cape Verde will be looking to continue their remarkable World Cup journey and prove that their result against Spain was no accident.
Match Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H
Match: Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Date: June 21, 2026
Stadium: Miami Stadium, Miami, United States
Time:
- 22:00 GMT
- 19:00 Local Time (Kansas City)
- 00:00 Cape Verde Time (June 22)
TV Channels:
- FOX (United States)
- Telemundo (United States)
- Official FIFA World Cup broadcasters worldwide
Players
Uruguay 🇺🇾
- 23 F. Muslera (Goalkeeper)
- 13 G. Varela
- 3 S. Cáceres
- 16 M. Olivera
- 25 J. Sanabria
- 8 F. Valverde
- 7 N. De la Cruz
- 6 R. Bentancur
- 14 A. Canobbio
- 21 F. Viñas
- 20 M. Araújo
Federico Valverde
The Real Madrid midfielder is the heartbeat of Uruguay’s team. His energy, passing range, and ability to score from distance make him one of the most influential players on the pitch.
Darwin Núñez
Uruguay will depend on Núñez to provide the goals. The powerful striker is capable of changing a match with his pace, movement, and finishing ability.
Ronald Araújo
The Barcelona defender will lead Uruguay’s back line and will be responsible for stopping Cape Verde‘s counterattacks.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- 1 Vozinha (Goalkeeper)
- 13 S. L. Cabral
- 3 Diney
- 4 Pico
- 22 S. Moreira
- 15 L. Duarte
- 10 J. Monteiro
- 6 K. Lenini
- 20 R. Mendes
- 7 J. Cabral
- 19 D. R. Livramento
Ryan Mendes
The experienced captain remains Cape Verde‘s most recognizable attacking threat. His leadership and experience will be crucial in such an important match.
Bebé
Known for his powerful long-range shots and set-piece ability, Bebé can create danger even when opportunities are limited.
Vozinha
The veteran goalkeeper was outstanding against Spain and played a major role in securing a valuable point. Another strong performance could frustrate Uruguay’s attackers.
Conclusion
Uruguay enter the match as favorites thanks to their strong football tradition, talented squad, and experience at the highest level. However, Cape Verde have already shown that they are capable of competing with some of the world’s best teams.
Their surprising draw against Spain proved that they are organized, disciplined, and difficult to break down. Uruguay may have more star power, but World Cup matches are rarely decided on reputation alone.
If Cape Verde can defend with the same determination they showed in their opening game, another upset could be on the cards. Uruguay will be expected to win, but the result is far from guaranteed, making this one of the most intriguing Group H matches of the tournament.