Uruguay vs Cape Verde

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matchday 2, Uruguay and Cabo Verde played out a 2-2 draw at Hard Rock Stadium. Kevin Pina opened the scoring in the 21st minute, M. Araújo equalized in the 44th minute, and A. Canobbio put Uruguay ahead in the 6th minute of first-half stoppage time; Helio Varela leveled for Cabo Verde in the 61st minute, and a Uruguay goal in the 69th minute was subsequently ruled out by VAR. Statistically, Uruguay dominated with 66% possession and 16 shots, generating an xG of 2. 28, though they were unable to convert their chances efficiently; Cabo Verde, with just 34% possession and 7 shots, produced an xG of 0. 77 to secure a remarkable equalizer. In the group standings, Uruguay sit third with 2 points while Cabo Verde are second with 3 points, a result that carries significant implications for both sides' qualification prospects.

Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde in a dramatic Group Stage encounter at Hard Rock Stadium in Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Uruguay goal was disallowed via VAR in the 69th minute, adding further controversy to the result. Following the match, Uruguay sit third in the group with 2 points, while Cape Verde are second with 3 points, leaving both sides' qualification prospects unresolved heading into the remaining group stage fixtures.