Group Stage - 2
Uruguay crest

Uruguay

2–2
Full Time
Cape Verde Islands crest

Cape Verde Islands

Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens· Ref: Espen Eskas, Norway

Win ProbabilityPre-match model

36%
Uruguay
23%
Draw
41%
Cape Verde Islands
Model confidence:high

Model Inputs

  • Uruguay: 2pts, 3 played
  • Cape Verde Islands: 3pts, 3 played
  • Uruguay form: LDD
  • Cape Verde Islands form: LDDD
  • H2H: 1 historical matches

Match Statistics

UruguayCape Verde Islands
2.32Expected Goals (xG)0.88
65%Possession35%
17 (2)Shots (on target)12 (4)
511 (82%)Passes (accuracy)278 (74%)
11Corners4
11Fouls4
2Yellow Cards2
2Saves0
0Tackles0

Analysis & Intelligence

Data CrunchJun 22

Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde Islands: Dominance Undone in Miami

Uruguay's 2.28 xG should have sealed victory over Cape Verde Islands at Hard Rock Stadium. Instead, a 2–2 draw reveals World Cup 2026 group stage chaos.

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Pre-MatchJun 19

Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands Battle for Group Stage Momentum

Uruguay faces Cape Verde Islands in a pivotal World Cup 2026 group stage clash. Both teams enter on one point, seeking their first win to advance.

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