Two-time world champions Uruguay will face tournament debutants Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Florida. The match kicks off at 3:45 AM Monday morning as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cape Verde, making their first-ever World Cup appearance, is coming into this game with high morale after holding a strong Spanish team to a goalless draw. Uruguay, having drawn their opening match against Saudi Arabia, aims to secure a victory to bolster their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
In their game against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay took 27 shots, 10 of which were on target, but managed to score only once. Cape Verde, on the other hand, showcased excellent defensive resilience to keep Spain at bay and maintain a 0–0 scoreline. In this upcoming fixture, Cape Verde is expected to continue with a defensive strategy. This match marks the first encounter between the two teams. Notably, Cape Verde has not conceded any goals in their three World Cup matches so far, with goalkeeper Bzoinho and counter-attacking threat Ryan Mendes standing out as key assets.
Uruguay has scored one or fewer goals in seven of their last eight matches. Midfield maestro Federico Valverde and striker Darwin Núñez pose significant threats for Cape Verde. Meanwhile, Cape Verde’s defense remains well organized, having kept clean sheets in seven of their ten World Cup qualifying matches.
