What was the final score of Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?

The final score was Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde Islands (Group H, FIFA World Cup 2026).

Where was Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands played?

The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States.

What stage was the Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands match?

This was a Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group H · Sunday, June 21, 2026

Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde Islands FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

UruguayURU

Full Time

2–2

HT 2–1

Cape Verde IslandsCPV

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

Kevin Pina

Maxi Araújo

Agustín Canobbio

Hélio Varela

URU

Stats

CPV

65.2%Possession34.8%

2Shots on Target4

2Saves0

11Corner Kicks4

11Fouls4

80%Pass Accuracy70%

URUShotsCPV

17Total Shots12

2On Target4

7Blocked4

URUDefenseCPV

2Saves0

3Offsides0

11Fouls4

URUDisciplineCPV

11Corner Kicks4

2Yellow Cards2

0Red Cards0

Live updates

Match Timeline

UruguayMatch TimelineCape Verde Islands

Sidny Lopes CabralYellow card

Rodrigo BentancurYellow card

20'

21'

Kevin Pina

Maxi Araújo

44'

45'

↑ Deroy Duarte↓ Telmo Arcanjo

Agustín CanobbioAssist: Maxi Araújo

45+6'

Mathías OliveraYellow card

58'

↑ Nuno da Costa↓ Garry Rodrigues

58'

↑ Hélio Varela↓ Gilson Benchimol

61'

Hélio Varela

↑ Nicolás de la Cruz↓ Manuel Ugarte

70'

↑ Darwin Núñez↓ Federico Viñas

70'

71'

↑ Laros Duarte↓ Kevin Pina

80'

↑ Yannick Semedo↓ Jamiro Monteiro

↑ Brian Rodríguez↓ Maxi Araújo

81'

90+3'

Diney BorgesYellow card

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Uruguay4-1-4-1

Juan Manuel SanabriaLEF

Bench

Nicolás de la CruzSUB

Rodrigo AguirreSUB

José María GiménezSUB

Cape Verde Islands4-1-4-1

VozinhaGK

Diney BorgesDEF

Pico LopesDEF

Kevin PinaMID

Sidny Lopes CabralLEF

Ryan MendesMID

Bench

João PauloSUB

Logan CostaSUB

StopiraSUB

Wagner PinaSUB

Hélio VarelaSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off10:00 PMSunday, June 21, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup H

StadiumHard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, Florida · 65,000 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 2

Result breakdownHalf-time: 2–1

Officials

Espen EskåsREFEREE

Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, Florida, United States

65,000Capacity1987OpenedOpen canopyRoof

Shaded by a sweeping open canopy, the Dolphins’ home and Miami Grand Prix venue will host the third-place play-off.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

UruguayCONMEBOL

FIFA Ranking#17

Head CoachMarcelo Bielsa

CaptainJosé María Giménez

All-time Top ScorerLuis Suárez (69 goals)

Most CapsDiego Godín (161)

World Cup Titles2× (1930, 1950)

Known AsLa Celeste, Los Charrúas

Uruguay, nicknamed La Celeste, are one of football's most historically decorated nations — two-time World Cup winners, record 15-time Copa América champions, and back-to-back Olympic champions in 1924 and 1928, which FIFA recognises as world titles. They are managed by Marcelo Bielsa and captained by José María Giménez.

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Cape Verde IslandsCAF

FIFA Ranking#69

Head CoachPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)

CaptainRyan Mendes

All-time Top ScorerRyan Mendes (22 goals)

Most CapsRyan Mendes (98)

Known AsTubarões Azuis, Blue Sharks

Cape Verde, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, are a CAF member making their historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the smallest nation by land area to qualify — having established themselves as a regular AFCON presence since 2013 under coach Bubista.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?: The final score was Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde Islands (Group H, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands played?: The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States.
What stage was the Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands match?: This was a Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.