Uruguay vs Cabo Verde Live: Cabo Verde opens the scoring.

Uruguay begins its 2026 World Cup campaign with a match against Cabo Verde at Hard Rock Stadium. The game is expected to be a tight affair with few goals.

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Uruguay 0 - 1 Cabo Verde ● First half — 25th minute

21' GOAL! Cabo Verde (0-1)
21st minute: K. Lenini (Cabo Verde) scores. Score: 0 - 1.
20' Yellow Card
20th minute: R. Bentancur (Uruguay) receives a yellow card (Tripping).
5' Yellow card
5th minute: S. Lopes Cabral (Cabo Verde) receives a yellow card.
0' The match begins
Uruguay hosts Cabo Verde.

Updated at 05:25 on June 22, 2026

The clash between Uruguay and Cabo Verde in the 2026 World Cup is attracting the attention of football fans. This is a crucial test for the ambitions of the South American representative against an opponent from Africa who always has the potential to spring surprises.

Match details

The match between Uruguay and Cabo Verde will take place at 05:00 on June 22, 2026. The Hard Rock Stadium will be the venue for this clash. Both teams are eager to get off to a good start in the biggest football tournament on the planet.

Analysis of form and squad

Currently, both Uruguay and Cabo Verde are preparing for their first matches of the campaign. Therefore, statistics on wins, draws, and losses at this stage are still in their initial stages. However, considering the standing of the two footballing nations, Uruguay is still considered the stronger team due to its rich history and a squad of quality players competing in top European national leagues.

Personnel situation

Uruguay: The squad is fully fit, with no information regarding injuries or suspensions.
Cabo Verde: The African representative also has its best squad available for this opening match.

Having both teams with full squads allows coaches to implement their optimal tactical plans.

Analyzing tactics and predicting results

Based on in-depth analysis, this match has fairly balanced odds, but slightly favors the South American representative. Specifically, the probability of Uruguay winning is 35% , the probability of a draw is 35% , and the chance of Cabo Verde causing an upset is 30% .

In terms of playing style, Uruguay is expected to control the game, while Cabo Verde may opt for a pragmatic counter-attacking approach. This leads to predictions of a low-scoring match.

Score predictions and tips

Possible outcome: Uruguay wins or draws (Double chance).
Total number of goals: Under 2.5 goals.
Expected scoring performance: Uruguay is expected to score under 1.5 goals in this match.

Overall, given the importance of the World Cup opening match, caution will be paramount for both teams. Uruguay, with their experience and composure, are more likely to draw or win in a tightly contested game.

Team lineup updated at 04:20 on 22/06/2026

Official lineup

Uruguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Coach: Marcelo Bielsa

Starting lineup:

23. Fernando Muslera (G)
13. Guillermo Varela (D)
3. Sebastián Cáceres (D)
16. Mathías Olivera (D)
25. Juan Sanabria (D)
5. Manuel Ugarte (M)
6. Rodrigo Bentancur (M)
14. Agustín Canobbio (M)
8. Federico Valverde (M)
20. Maximiliano Araújo (M)
21. Federico Viñas (F)

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