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LIVE UPDATES: Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, goals and celebrations

Eric Kwafo June 21, 2026
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Full Time. It’s all over at the Hard Rock Stadium. Points are shared between Cape Verde and Uruguay in their second Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

90’ Federico Valverde came close again with a powerful free kick that sailed just over the bar, while 90+3’ Agustin Canobbio wasted a golden opportunity in stoppage time, firing over after breaking through on goal.

84’ Uruguay Cross Intercepted

Juan Sanabria (Uruguay) delivers a dangerous lofted ball into the box, but Cape Verde are alert and intercept to clear the danger.

80’ Substitution (Cape Verde)

Jamiro Monteiro’s evening comes to an end after a busy performance. He is replaced by Yannick Semedo (Cape Verde) for fresh legs in midfield.

79’ Uruguay Effort Over

Nicolas de la Cruz (Uruguay) rushes a long-range attempt but sends it high over the bar, with Cape Verde restarting from a goal kick.

75’ Cape Verde Corner

Ryan Mendes finds space and sends a pass into the penalty area, but it is intercepted by the Uruguay defence. Cape Verde win a corner.

70’ NO GOAL – VAR REVIEW

Celebrations are cut short for Uruguay as the referee Espen Eskas overturns the goal after a VAR check confirms an offside in the build-up.

69’ VAR Check

The referee takes a look at a possible offside in the build-up to the Uruguay attack using VAR.

68’ Short Corner Routine

Maximiliano Araujo takes a short corner as Uruguay try a rehearsed routine, but Cape Verde manage to deal with it.

64’ Injury Concern

Kevin Lenini (Cape Verde) is down and receiving medical attention as concern grows over the severity of his injury.

63’ Monteiro So Close

Jamiro Monteiro (Cape Verde) controls a driven pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a powerful strike, but it sails just over the bar as Uruguay escape again.

61’ GOAL FOR CAPE VERDE

Helio Varela (Cape Verde) restores Cape Verde’s lead in bizarre fashion after pouncing on a goalkeeper error, finishing calmly from mid-range to make it 2–2.

58’ Tactical Foul

Mathias Olivera (Uruguay) is penalised for a tactical foul as Cape Verde win a free kick in a dangerous area.

52’ Cape Verde Threaten Again

Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) tries his luck from long range with a superb strike, but it flies inches wide of the left post.

48’ Uruguay in Control of Possession

Uruguay begin the half on the front foot, moving the ball well and settling into sustained possession as they look to take control of the match.

46’ Substitution (Cape Verde)

Pedro Leitão Brito makes a half-time change as Deroy Duarte replaces Telmo Arcanjo for Cape Verde.

Kick Off Second Half

HT’ HALF-TIME

The referee blows the whistle to end a dramatic first half in Miami. We will be back shortly with second-half action.

45+9’ Cape Verde Chance

Steven Moreira (Cape Verde) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates as Uruguay defend well in stoppage time.

45+6’ GOAL FOR URUGUAY

It’s a goal! A lovely finish from Agustin Canobbio (Uruguay) who finds the back of the net to give Uruguay the lead deep into added time.

45’ Added Time

The fourth official signals 5 minutes of added time at the end of an intense first half.

44’ GOAL FOR URUGUAY

It’s in the back of the net and Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay) gets on the scoresheet to bring Uruguay level late in the first half.

40’ Uruguay Miss Another Chance

Agustin Canobbio sends a lovely lofted pass over the defence into the path of Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay), but his header flies well over the crossbar.

38’ Cape Verde Corner

Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) dinks a dangerous cross into the box, but the Uruguay defence reacts quickly to clear the danger. Cape Verde win a corner kick.

33’ Ugarte Fires Wide

Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay) drives forward after collecting a rebound on the edge of the area, but his effort bends comfortably wide of the left post.

25’ Uruguay Appeal for Handball

Uruguay players scream for a handball inside the Cape Verde penalty area, but the referee waves play on.

21’ GOAL FOR CAPE VERDE

Kevin Lenini (Cape Verde) unleashes a stunning long range free kick into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. A magnificent strike gives Cape Verde a shock 1-0 lead.

20’ Dangerous Free Kick for Cape Verde

Espen Eskas blows the whistle as Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay) commits a foul in a dangerous area, handing Cape Verde a promising free kick opportunity.

16’ Uruguay Continue Pressing

Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay) delivers another dangerous cross into the box, but a Cape Verde defender produces an excellent clearance. Uruguay win a corner.

14’ Valverde Goes Close

A brilliant pass inside the penalty area gives Federico Valverde (Uruguay) space to shoot, but his effort drifts narrowly wide of the right post.

12’ Uruguay Corner Cleared

Maximiliano Araujo swings another corner into the area, but Cape Verde manage to clear the danger.

10’ Uruguay Header Blocked

Agustin Canobbio (Uruguay) rises to meet a cross inside the penalty area, but his header is blocked by a defender.

7’ Uruguay Corner

Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay) sends the corner into a crowded penalty area, but Cape Verde manage to clear to safety.

6’ Booking

Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) receives the first yellow card of the game after a late challenge, with referee Espen Eskas quick to reach for his pocket.

5’ Cape Verde Foul

The referee blows his whistle as Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) was too aggressive in his challenge.

3’ Cape Verde Attack Breaks Down

Diney Borges (Cape Verde) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass. The ball crosses the sideline and Uruguay are awarded a throw in.

2’ Uruguay Penalised

Espen Eskas blows his whistle and Agustin Canobbio (Uruguay) is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

1’ Kick Off

The first half of this match is underway in Miami.

Match Official

Espen Eskas will supervise the game today.

Follow Africasoccer for live minute-by-minute updates throughout the match between Uruguay and Cape Verde.

The Group H showdown between Uruguay and Cape Verde takes place tonight in Miami as both nations continue their quest for World Cup qualification.

Kick Off

Only three of Cape Verde’s last 14 competitive matches have seen both teams score.

Five of Cape Verde’s last six matches have produced at least one first-half goal.

Uruguay’s last eight World Cup group-stage matches have averaged just 1.5 goals per game.

Only four of Uruguay’s last 13 matches have seen both teams score.

Hot Stats

Cape Verde will assess the condition of winger Jovane Cabral after he was forced off during the draw against Spain.

Uruguay are expected to remain without Ronald Araújo and Giorgian De Arrascaeta due to injury concerns.

Team News

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was the hero against Spain after producing seven saves and earning Player of the Match honours in a sensational performance.

Interestingly, three of his four international goals have come after the 77th minute.

Maximiliano Araújo could once again prove decisive for Uruguay after scoring their late equaliser against Saudi Arabia.

Key Players to Watch

Uruguay are unbeaten in all five of their previous World Cup matches against African opposition, recording four wins and one draw.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Uruguay and Cape Verde.

Head-to-Head Record

Bubista’s side have now gone four matches unbeaten and head into this contest with growing confidence after keeping clean sheets in their last three outings.

The Blue Sharks stunned the football world by frustrating Spain in a disciplined and fearless display that earned them a historic point in their first-ever World Cup match.

Cape Verde, meanwhile, continue to enjoy a dream tournament debut.

The South Americans are still unbeaten in eight of their last nine World Cup group-stage matches and know that victory here would put them in a strong position to qualify for the Round of 32.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side improved significantly after half-time in that game and eventually rescued a point, but concerns remain over the team’s overall rhythm and consistency following recent mixed results.

Uruguay enter the match under pressure to deliver after being held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in their opening fixture.

Match Preview

Stay with us throughout the evening for live updates, major moments, goals and celebrations from Miami Stadium.

Cape Verde captured global attention after holding European champions Spain to a memorable goalless draw in their World Cup debut, while Uruguay were forced to settle for a point against Saudi Arabia after a frustrating opening performance.

Two-time world champions Uruguay take on tournament surprise package Cape Verde in a crucial Group H encounter as both nations continue their push for a place in the knockout rounds.

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami.

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