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.

In Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay and Cabo Verde played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Matchday 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Cabo Verde's Kevin Pina broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, but Uruguay's M. Araújo equalized in the 44th minute before A. Canobbio turned the game around with a goal in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time, assisted by Maximiliano Araújo. Helio Varela leveled for Cabo Verde in the 61st minute, and although Uruguay found the net again in the 69th minute, the goal was ruled out by VAR, leaving the match at 2-2. Statistically, Uruguay dominated with 66% possession, 16 shots, and an xG of 2. 28, while Cabo Verde managed just 34% possession and 7 shots with an xG of 0. 77, but proved clinical on the counter-attack. Following the result, Uruguay sit third in the group on 2 points, while Cabo Verde are second on 3 points, with both sides facing new opponents on June 27, 2026, leaving qualification wide open.

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.