The highly anticipated clash between Uruguay and Cape Verde takes place this Sunday, at 7pm (Brasília time), at the Miami stadium. The match is decisive in the second round of Group H of the 2026 World Cup and pits two teams looking for their first victory in the tournament face to face.
Football fans will be able to follow the game live through Globo, sportv and ge tv broadcasts. Furthermore, complete real-time coverage will be available on the ge.globo page, which will also offer exclusive videos with the best moments of the confrontation.
This duel is part of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, with Uruguay and Cape Verde fighting for important points in their respective campaigns.
The Uruguayan team had a below-expected start to the competition in its first game, against Saudi Arabia. Celeste saw the score opened by the opponent and, despite strong pressure, the final result was just a draw. Even with some significant absences in the squad, the South American team enters the field with the intention of dominating the opponent and confirming their role as favorites in the group.
On the other hand, Cape Verde achieved a remarkable 0-0 draw against mighty Spain, a feat in their first World Cup appearance. Now, the African team is preparing to face another world champion nation, looking for a surprising result again. This initial performance made the team a standout, especially due to its solid defensive performance, which the team intends to replicate.
Probable formations for the confrontation
Uruguay national team under the command of Marcelo Bielsa
Uruguayan press sources indicate that Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a dilemma in the lineup: choosing between Ugarte as defensive midfielder or opting for De la Cruz as a left midfielder. The expectation is that the Flamengo player will be the starter, given the urgency for a more offensive approach against the Cape Verde team.
Two other possible changes include the entry of Sanabria on the left, replacing Viña, and Canobbio in attack, replacing Darwin Núñez. However, the team will still have the important absences of midfielder Arrascaeta and defenders Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez.
The likely starting lineup of the Uruguayan team is: Muslera; Varela, Cáceres, Matías Oliveira and Sanabria; Bentancur, Valverde and Nicolás De la Cruz; Canobbio, Maximiliano Araújo and Viñas.
Cape Verde strategy led by Bubista
After a remarkable performance against Spain, the expectation is that Cape Verde will maintain the same starting formation for the next game. Coach Bubista will be able to count on all the players who participated in the first clash, using a flexible tactical scheme, alternating between 4-1-4-1 and 4-5-1.
Cape Verde’s possible lineup should be: Vozinha; Steven Moreira, Pico Lopes, Diney Borges and Sidny Cabral; Kevin Pina, Ryan Mendes and Laros Duarte; Jamiro Monteiro, Jovane Cabral and Livramento.
Referee team defined
The match will be commanded by Norwegian referee Espen Eskås. He will be assisted by fellow Norwegians Jan Erik Engan and Isaak Bashevkin. The video system, VAR, will be operated by Willy Delajod, from France, while Tori Penso, from the United States, will act as the 4th referee.
Game broadcast channels
Interested parties will be able to follow all bids in real time through the ge portal. The television broadcast of the match will be available on TV Globo, SBT, Sportv, NSports and Cazé TV channels.