Uruguay 2-2 Cabo Verde: The two teams share the points.
Uruguay entered their 2026 World Cup campaign aiming to assert their dominance against Cabo Verde, a formidable opponent from Africa, at the Hard Rock Stadium.
- 0'The match has started.
Uruguay hosts Cabo Verde.
- 5'Yellow card
5th minute: S. Lopes Cabral (Cabo Verde) receives a yellow card.
- 20'Yellow card
20th minute: R. Bentancur (Uruguay) receives a yellow card (Tripping).
- 21'GOAL! Cabo Verde (0-1)
21st minute:K. Lenini(Cabo Verde) scored. Score: 0 - 1.
- 44'GOAL! Uruguay (1-1)
44th minute:M. Araujo(Uruguay) scored. Score: 1 - 1.
- 45+6'GOAL! Uruguay (2-1)
Minute 45+6:A. Canobbio(Uruguay) scored (assist: M. Araujo). Score: 2 - 1.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Cabo Verde): T. Arcanjo comes on to replace D. Duarte.
- 58'Yellow card
58th minute: M. Olivera (Uruguay) receives a yellow card (Holding).
- 58'Substitution
58th minute (Cabo Verde): Benchimol comes on to replace N. Da Costa.
- 58'Substitution
58th minute (Cabo Verde): G. Rodrigues comes on to replace H. Varela.
- 61'GOAL! Cabo Verde (2-2)
61st minute:H. Varela(Cabo Verde) scored. Score: 2 - 2.
- 68'VAR
68th minute: Goal Disallowed - offside — M. Araujo (Uruguay).
- 70'Substitution
70th minute (Uruguay): M. Ugarte comes on to replace N. de la Cruz.
- 70'Substitution
70th minute (Uruguay): F. Vinas comes on to replace D. Nunez.
- 71'Substitution
Minute 71' (Cabo Verde): K. Lenini comes on to replace L. Duarte.
- 80'Substitution
80th minute (Cabo Verde): J. Monteiro comes on to replace Y. Semedo.
- 81'Substitution
81st minute (Uruguay): M. Araujo comes on to replace B. Rodriguez.
- 90+3'Yellow card
90+3rd minute: D. Borges (Cabo Verde) receives a yellow card (Foul).
- KTFinal score: Uruguay 2-2 Cabo Verde
The match ended with a 2-2 draw.
Updated at 07:05 on June 22, 2026
The clash between Uruguay and Cabo Verde in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup promises to be a dramatic showdown between experience and ambition. The match will take place at 5:00 AM on June 22, 2026, at the Hard Rock Stadium, where the South American team is considered the favorite due to its rich history and quality squad.
Match context and current form
This is the opening match for both teams in this World Cup campaign, so caution is inevitable. Uruguay enters the tournament as one of the top teams in South America. Although there is no official data on their most recent matches in the tournament, the team is always known for its pragmatic, disciplined style of play and tenacious fighting spirit.
On the other side of the battlefield, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde Islands) is considered an interesting dark horse from the African region. Their participation in the biggest football event on the planet is proof of the team's remarkable progress in recent years. Despite being considered the underdog, Cabo Verde could certainly cause difficulties for the big teams with their physically demanding and fast-paced style of play.
Team situation and expected lineup
According to the latest information, both Uruguay and Cabo Verde have their strongest squads available for their opening match. There are no reports of injuries or suspensions from either side. This allows the coaches to field their optimal lineups to implement their tactical plans.
Uruguay is expected to control the game and impose their style of play from the start. Meanwhile, Cabo Verde will likely opt for a cautious approach, prioritizing mass defense and waiting for opportunities from quick counter-attacks or set pieces.
Tactical analysis and key statistics
The statistics suggest a more balanced match than initially predicted by experts. The odds of winning are fairly evenly distributed across the scenarios:
- Uruguay wins:35%
- The result was a draw.35%
- Cabo Verde wins:30%
Notably, the likelihood of a low-scoring match is considered very high. Uruguay, with their tight defensive system, usually don't concede many goals, while Cabo Verde will also not risk pushing their team forward. Experts predict Uruguay's goal-scoring performance in this match could be below 1.5 goals.
Expert opinions and predicted results
Overall, Uruguay still holds the psychological advantage and superior quality. However, Cabo Verde is not an easy opponent to overcome. The likelihood of the match ending in a close score or a draw is very high.
Based on analyses of playing styles and team strengths, the most likely scenario is that Uruguay will either draw or win in a low-scoring match. The pragmatism of the South American team and the discipline of the African team could turn the match into a tense battle of wits in the midfield.
Forecast:Uruguay wins or draws.
Suggest:The match had a total of fewer than 2.5 goals.
Team lineup updated at 04:20 on 22/06/2026
Official lineup
Uruguay
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachMarcelo Bielsa
Starting lineup:
- 23. Fernando Muslera (G)
- 13. Guillermo Varela (D)
- 3. Sebastián Cáceres (D)
- 16. Mathías Olivera (D)
- 25. Juan Sanabria (D)
- 5. Manuel Ugarte (M)
- 6. Rodrigo Bentancur (M)
- 14. Agustín Canobbio (M)
- 8. Federico Valverde (M)
- 20. Maximiliano Araújo (M)
- 21. Federico Viñas (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Santiago Mele
- 1. Sergio Rochet
- 2. José María Giménez
- 17. Matías Viña
- 24. Santiago Bueno
- 22. Joaquín Piquerez
- 7. Nicolás de la Cruz
- 11. Facundo Pellistri
- 18. Brian Rodríguez
- 15. Emiliano Martínez
- 9. Darwin Nuñez
- 26. Rodrigo Zalazar
- 19. Rodrigo Aguirre
Cabo Verde
Diagram: 4-1-4-1
CoachPedro Leitao Brito
Starting lineup:
- 1. Vozinha (G)
- 22. Steven Moreira (D)
- 4. Pico (D)
- 3. Disney Borges (D)
- 13. Sidny Lopes Cabral (D)
- 6. Kevin Lenini (M)
- 18. Telmo Arcanjo (M)
- 20. Ryan Mendes (M)
- 10. Jamiro Monteiro (M)
- 11. Garry Rodrigues (M)
- 9. Gilson Tavares (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Márcio Rosa
- 23. CJ Dos Santos
- 2. Stopira
- 5. Logan Costa
- 24. Wagner Pina
- 25. Kelvin Pires
- 8. João Paulo
- 15. Laros Duarte
- 17. Willy Semedo
- 16. Yannick Semedo
- 26. Helio Varela
- 14. Deroy Duarte
- 7. Jovane Cabral
- 21. Nuno Da Costa
- 19. Dailon Rocha Livramento
