The Group H Uruguay vs Cape Verde match produced another surprise as the African minnows kept another World Cup champion to a draw, this time having to come from behind twice. No offence to Uruguay, but it was hard not to get behind Cape Verde, doing this time through a combination of the goalie, defence and some nice goals. Hard on Uruguay who dominated parts of the game. The result leaves Group H delicately placed as Uruguay and Cape Verde have both drawn all their games so far, but the remaining games are quite different, Uruguay face Spain, and Cape Verde Saudi Arabia. The Africans are on the verge of a surprise knockout stage entry.
This Uruguay vs Cape Verde Match Centre Express Summary has just enough stats and colour from game to give you a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
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BEST OF STATS
Uruguay are still undefeated at the World Cup v Africans nations – W3 D3.
Cape Verde are averaging 2.5 fouls per game, France is the second cleanest on five.
REST OF STATS
Group H kicks off with a Uruguay vs Cape Verde clash that you would have presumed pre tournament would have been a formality victory for the previous World Cup Champions Uruguay over the first time minnows in Cape Verde. But if the African newcomers can keep Spain winless and scoreless, then Uruguay better be prepared for a battle. It is a game Uruguay probably need to win, after a first game draw, they play Spain last. Cape Verde were heroic against Spain, but the concern is if they have played their Grand Final in the first match and can’t match the intensity again. Whatever the result, Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa will surely entertain from on top of his esky.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system chooses the winner.
| Uruguay | 74.0% | Cape Verde | 26.0% |
Ratings say easy win for Uruguay, but they said that for Spain too.
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
Uruguay are undefeated at the World Cup v Africans nations – W3 D2.
Uruguay have won only one of their last five World Cup games, W1 D2 L2.
Cape Verde have lost both of their games v South American nations.
Only Turkey (30) had more shots than Uruguay’s effort of 27 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.
Cape Verde committed just one foul in the opening game, the lowest of any team.
Uruguay’s three tackles was the lowest for any side in the first run of games.
MATCH PREDICTION
Uruguay 2 Cape Verde 0
