Few would have predicted before the World Cup 2026 that Group H would be this tight after the opening round of fixtures, but with all four teams on one point, it remains wide open.
That means that Uruguay vs Cape Verde takes on vital importance. A win for either side – and just imagine that for the latter – and they’ll be a stone’s throw from the knockout stages.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde key information
Uruguay required a late equaliser to scramble a point against Saudi Arabia in Miami. The two-time champions produced a second-half onslaught to ensure they didn’t suffer the same fate as Argentina four years ago, with Maxi Araujo striking in the 80th minute to earn a deserved 1-1 draw.
La Celeste will hope to take more of their chances against Cape Verde, who produced an inspired performance in their opening game to draw 0-0 with Spain, the reigning European champions. Goalkeeper Vozinha made a host of top-class saves, as the African minnows held on for a deserved point in their tournament debut.
Bubista & Co. couldn’t do it again, could they?
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In the UK, you can stream Uruguay vs Cape Verde on BBC One. The build-up starts at 10:30pm BST, with kick-off following at 11:00pm BST.
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Uruguay vs Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 Preview
No longer able to call upon the talents of Luis Suarez and Edison Cavani, Uruguay lacked a cutting edge against Saudi Arabia, with former Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez dragged off at half-time after a lacklustre performance. Hardly surprising, given he was deselected from Al-Hilal’s squad in the Saudi Pro League in February, to make room for Karim Benzema.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side had no problems creating, ending the game with 27 shots on goal, but he will be hoping for more cutting edge against Cape Verde. That could mean El Loco makes some changes to the starting XI, with Agustin Canobbio one option to replace Nunez in the front three.
The South Americans will certainly expect to see plenty of the ball and will be confident that Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde, among others, will be able to break down a dogged and determined Cape Verde backline. They’re starting to tire of Bielsa’s high-pressing zeal, though.
While Uruguay were frustrated to only secure a point in their opening match, the Cape Verde players rightfully celebrated their incredible draw with Spain. The World Cup debutants defended resolutely, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha the hero thanks to his string of fine stops.
Having restricted Spain to just seven shots on target and looked comfortable with La Roja’s slow pace of play, the Blue Sharks will enter this fixture confident they can produce another memorable result.
However, much will depend on their powers of recovery, having worked extremely hard for 90-plus minutes to earn their first-ever World Cup point.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde: Group H
FourFourTwo’s prediction
Uruguay 2-0 Cape Verde
FourFourTwo expects Uruguay’s high-intensity and aggressive pressing to pay dividends as they secure all three points.
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