The World Cup on 22.06.2026 features a promising clash between Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands. With our detailed analysis of team strategies and player forms, betting on Uruguay could be a smart move. Read our insights and decide wisely!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group H | |||||||
| 1 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 3 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Saudi Arabia | Uruguay | 16.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Algeria | Uruguay | 31.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies | England | Uruguay | 27.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Chile | Uruguay | 10.09.2025 | 0-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Uruguay | Peru | 05.09.2025 | 3-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Uruguay | Venezuela | 11.06.2025 | 2-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Paraguay | Uruguay | 06.06.2025 | 2-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Bolivia | Uruguay | 25.03.2025 | 0-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Uruguay | Argentina | 22.03.2025 | 0-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Brazil | Uruguay | 20.11.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Spain | Cape Verde Islands | 15.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies | Cape Verde Islands | Bermuda | 06.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies | Cape Verde Islands | Serbia | 31.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| FIFA Series | Cape Verde Islands | Finland | 30.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| FIFA Series | Chile | Cape Verde Islands | 27.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies | Egypt | Cape Verde Islands | 17.11.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Iran | Cape Verde Islands | 13.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies | Georgia | Cape Verde Islands | 08.06.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Malaysia | Cape Verde Islands | 03.06.2025 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies | Malaysia | Cape Verde Islands | 29.05.2025 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Uruguay VS Cape Verde Islands
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands
Bookies' predictions
Uruguay
Betting Intelligence: Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands
The World Cup stage is set. Uruguay versus Cape Verde Islands. This is exactly the kind of fixture that looks straightforward on paper but carries enormous weight for both nations.
Uruguay arrive here as heavy favourites at 1.44. And honestly? That price feels about right. La Celeste have been grinding through South American qualification with the kind of stubborn resilience that defines this team. Look at their recent record and you see a pattern — they rarely lose badly, they stay compact, and they punish opponents when the chance arrives.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Uruguay's last five results include three draws and a defeat to Paraguay. They are not a free-scoring machine right now. They beat Peru 3-0 and Venezuela 2-0 at home, yes. But on the road? They drew with Algeria, drew with England, drew with Chile, and drew with Bolivia. That away form is telling.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Cape Verde being mere makeweights. These are a genuinely organised African side with real competitive spirit. Their pre-tournament friendlies saw them beat Serbia 3-0 and Bermuda 3-0. Momentum matters. Players arriving in form matters. They drew with Finland and Egypt too, showing they can hold their own across different levels of opposition.
The surprising stat that most people will miss? Cape Verde have drawn six of their last ten matches. Six. That number matters because Uruguay have drawn five of their last ten. When two defensively disciplined sides with draw-heavy patterns collide, the Draw at 4.40 quietly becomes the most interesting market on the board. I genuinely think that represents value here.
My bold prediction for this game — Uruguay win 1-0, but it is tight, tense, and uncomfortable for most of it. Expect a goal in the second half as Uruguay's individual quality eventually tells. The Under 2.5 goals market looks strong given both teams' cautious tendencies, and a Both Teams to Score — No bet aligns perfectly with Cape Verde's disciplined defensive structure.
Uruguay should win this. But Cape Verde will make them work every single minute for it. This one is worth watching closely — because upsets at World Cups don't announce themselves in advance.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Brasil | Uruguay | 27 | Defender | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| N. Furtado | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 168 | 63 |
| J. Neris | Uruguay | 26 | Attacker | 183 cm | 88 kg |
| F. Ginella | Uruguay | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| A. Teuten | Uruguay | 27 | Defender | 173 cm | 70 kg |
| F. Pizzichillo | Uruguay | 30 | Defender | 177 cm | 70 kg |
| Facundo Nahuel Pérez Bertinat | Uruguay | 26 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| A. Machado | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 181 | 80 |
| S. Cartagena | Uruguay | 23 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 65 kg |
| A. Alfaro | Uruguay | 26 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 75 kg |
| N. Fernández | Uruguay | 23 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 65 kg |
| G. Pereira | Uruguay | 23 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| R. Chagas | Uruguay | 22 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 66 kg |
| G. Larrazábal | Uruguay | 23 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 72 kg |
| K. Martínez | Uruguay | 20 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 87 kg |
| L. Agazzi | Uruguay | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| E. Cuello | Uruguay | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| P. PacÃfico | Uruguay | 20 | Defender | 179 | 72 |
| T. Viera | Uruguay | 20 | Defender | 182 cm | 76 kg |
| P. Suárez | Uruguay | 20 | Attacker | 178 cm | 73 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vózinha | Cape Verde | 40 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 75 |
| S. Moreira | France | 31 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| Pico | Cape Verde | 34 | Defender | 182 | 83 |
| Diney Borges | Cape Verde | 31 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| S. Lopes Cabral | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 170 | n/a |
| Kevin Pina | Cape Verde | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | 80 |
| Ryan Mendes | Cape Verde | 36 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| L. Duarte | Netherlands | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| Jamiro Monteiro | Cape Verde | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | 63 |
| Jovane Cabral | Cape Verde | 28 | Midfielder | 174 | 72 |
| D. Livramento | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| Deroy Duarte | Cape Verde | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| Willy Semedo | Cape Verde | 32 | Attacker | 185 | 69 |
| Nuno da Costa | Cape Verde | 35 | Attacker | 184 | 70 |
| João Paulo | Cape Verde | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| Telmo Arcanjo | Cape Verde | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| Márcio Rosa | Cape Verde | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| C. dos Santos | USA | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 86 |
| Stopira | Cape Verde | 38 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| Logan Costa | Cape Verde | 25 | Defender | 190 | 91 |
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands match odds
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