World Cup Group Stage - 2
Uruguay 2 - 2 FT Cape Verde Islands
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' R. Bentancur
K. Lenini 21'
44' M. Araujo
45'+6 A. Canobbio (M. Araujo)
HT
↓ T. Arcanjo ↑D. Duarte 46'
58' M. Olivera
↓ Benchimol ↑N. Da Costa 58'
↓ G. Rodrigues ↑H. Varela 58'
H. Varela 61'
68' M. Araujo
70' ↓ M. Ugarte ↑N. de la Cruz
70' ↓ F. Vinas ↑D. Nunez
↓ K. Lenini ↑L. Duarte 71'
↓ J. Monteiro ↑Y. Semedo 80'
81' ↓ M. Araujo ↑B. Rodriguez
D. Borges 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Uruguay
Goalkeepers
Fernando Muslera 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guillermo Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Cáceres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Olivera 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Juan Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Agustín Canobbio 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rodrigo Bentancur 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Federico Valverde 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Maximiliano Araújo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Federico Viñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Santiago Mele 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Rochet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José María Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Viña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Entry
Santiago Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Joaquín Piquerez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás de la Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Pellistri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Entry
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Entry
Rodrigo Zalazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darwin Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cape Verde Islands
Goalkeepers
Vozinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Steven Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diney Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sidny Lopes Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kevin Lenini
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ryan Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Telmo Arcanjo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jamiro Monteiro
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Garry Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Gilson Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Márcio Rosa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
CJ Dos Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stopira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Logan Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Pina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kelvin Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deroy Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Paulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Laros Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Semedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hélio Varela 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
35
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Nuno Da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willy Semedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovane Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dailon Rocha Livramento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A World Cup Thriller in Miami
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. This breathtaking four-goal draw proved why the World Cup group stage is unmatched for pure sporting drama.
Early Shocks
The Intensity was palpable from the first touch at Hard Rock Stadium. Cape Verde refused to bow to the South American giants on this grand stage. Against the run of play, K. Lenini stunned the crowd by breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute with a clinical finish. Uruguay controlled possession with 66% of the ball but struggled to turn their territorial dominance into early goals. The pressure built steadily, with the sky blues forcing an incredible 11 corners as they essentially set up camp in the opposition half. Despite the onslaught, the African islanders held firm, absorbing wave after wave of attacks while protecting their slender lead.
The Turnaround
The Balance of power violently shifted right before the interval. Just as the underdogs dreamed of a famous half-time lead, M. Araujo took matters into his own hands. He smashed home a crucial equaliser in the 44th minute, completely altering the dressing room team talks. The momentum was entirely with Uruguay. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Araujo turned provider, teeing up A. Canobbio to completely flip the script. Going down the tunnel 2-1 up, Uruguay looked ready to cruise through the second half, their attacking quality finally shining through the disciplined defensive block.
Immediate Impact
High Stakes forge unexpected heroes on the world stage. Cape Verde's manager rolled the dice, throwing H. Varela into the fray. Within three minutes of his introduction, the super-sub answered the call, netting a brilliant 61st-minute equaliser to restore parity. Uruguay thought they had snatched the victory shortly after, but VAR cruelly ruled out Araujo's second strike for offside. The 2-2 result leaves both teams locked on two points in this tense Group Stage battle. Everything hinges on the final matchday to decide who advances.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Uruguay's season?
Uruguay sits second in their group with two points. They must secure a victory in their final match to guarantee progression to the knockout stages.
How did substitute Maximiliano Araújo change the game?
Though actually a starter, Araújo completely transformed the match. He sparked Uruguay's comeback with a vital 44th-minute goal and assisted Canobbio deep into first-half stoppage time.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Group Stage Survival Hangs in the Balance at Hard Rock Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. An off-the-charts stakes matchup where early tournament struggles make securing three points an absolute necessity for knockout progression.
The Setup
The pressure is firmly on Uruguay as they face Cape Verde Islands in a crucial World Cup Group Stage encounter on June 21, 2026. A maximum Stakes rating dictates the narrative here; early group standings have left both nations desperate for a result at Hard Rock Stadium. With a modest Form rating indicating neither side has hit their tournament stride, this clash becomes a gritty battle for survival rather than an exhibition of free-flowing football. A low Stars rating reflects the collective, team-first approach both managers will need to rely on, while the Balance of the match heavily favors the South Americans, leaving the African islanders seeking a historic upset.
Key Battle
Without a single standout individual defining the matchup, this contest will be decided in the trenches between the Uruguayan midfield engine and the Cape Verdean defensive block. The South Americans are heavy favorites and will dominate possession, forcing the underdogs to rely on stubborn low-block resilience and lightning-quick counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, frustrating opening half as Cape Verde sits deep to absorb pressure. However, Uruguay’s pedigree and attacking persistence should eventually break down the resistance. Our take sees the South American giants securing a gritty, low-scoring victory, perhaps 2-0, keeping their tournament hopes firmly intact.