Start now! Uruguay x Cape Verde enter the field now in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup By Jeronimo Santos
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The ball will now roll at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens (USA), for the duel between Uruguay and Cape Verde, valid for the second round of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is scheduled to start at 7pm (Brasília time).
Celeste arrives looking for their first victory in the competition after a draw in their debut. On the other hand, Cape Verde, in its historic participation in the World Cup, tries to surprise again after a positive result in the opening round.
Starting lineups
Uruguay(4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera; Guillermo Varela, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Juan Sanabria; Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur; Agustín Canobbio, Federico Valverde (c), Maximiliano Araújo; Federico Viñas.
Cape Verde(4-1-4-1): Voice; Steven Moreira, Diney, Pico, Sidny Lopes Cabral; Kevin Lenini; Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Jamiro Monteiro, Garry Rodrigues; Gilson Tavares (or close variations according to the official lineup).
Trainers in action
Marcelo Bielsa leads Uruguay with his intense high pressing style. Bubista, on the Cape Verdean side, bets on defensive organization and quick counterattacks.
Confirmed embezzlements
Uruguay is without Giorgian de Arrascaeta (broken collarbone) and Ronald Araújo (muscle injury). These absences reduce creation options and defensive solidity.
Group H Context
After the first round, the bracket is open. A triumph here could put the winner in a good position to fight for a place in the round of 16, depending on the results of other games.
Why does this matter
The game marks the confrontation between Uruguayan tradition (two-time world champion) and the emerging strength of a motivated African team. The result directly influences the classification accounts in the group.
