Match Center: Uruguay vs Cabo Verde — FIFA World Cup 2026
UruguayVS
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · 22:00 UTC
Cabo VerdeGroup H · Match 37•Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Uruguay
URU
47%
vs
Draw
22%
vs
CPV
31%
Model lean: Uruguay. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
URU wins
4
Draws
0
CPV wins
1
- 2024-05-26CPV 0 - 1 URU · International FriendlyMOTM: Mateo Martínez
- 2023-03-23URU 0 - 1 CPV · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Carlos Petit
- 2021-10-15CPV 0 - 1 URU · Continental FinalMOTM: Pierre Müller
- 2020-08-23URU 2 - 0 CPV · Continental FinalMOTM: Mateo Hassan
- 2019-01-23CPV 1 - 2 URU · Continental FinalMOTM: Andre Kovač
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
- 2026-03-10vs BRA · Nations League3-2
- 2026-02-15vs ITA · International Friendly0-1
- 2026-01-20vs ARG · Continental Final2-2
- 2026-03-10vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier3-2
- 2026-02-15vs ENG · FIFA WC Qualifier1-0
- 2026-01-20vs ENG · Continental Final2-1
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures

MAR2026-05-10Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
ESP2026-04-13RodriTempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
BRA2026-03-16Vinícius Jr.Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.
ARG2026-02-19Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
Key Players to Watch
URUUruguayFederico ValverdeHigh-tempo midfielder, carries through pressure
URUUruguayDarwin NúñezDepth runner and penalty-area threat
CPVCabo VerdeRyan MendesWide forward, attacks transition space
CPVCabo VerdeBebéDirect shooter and set-piece threat