Uruguay seeks crucial win against Cabo Verde in World Cup qualifier

Uruguay, under coach Marcelo Bielsa, confronts a pivotal match against Cabo Verde in their second Group H fixture of the 2026 World Cup. Following a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening game, La Celeste urgently needs a victory to bolster their chances of progressing to the next stage.

The game, scheduled to be held at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, will be the first official meeting between Uruguay and Cabo Verde. The African nation enters the contest after facing Spain and will aim to cause an upset against a team with a rich World Cup history.

Uruguay will rely on the skills of key players such as Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, and Maximiliano Araújo to control the game from the outset. However, they will be without Ronald Araújo, who is still recovering from a muscle injury.

Cabo Verde plans to adopt a disciplined defensive strategy and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities. The team is eager to continue making history in their World Cup appearance and will compete with determination.