Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde: Pina makes history as World Cup debutants put out another statement
Cape Verde put in another brilliant display and made history on their way to a 2-2 draw against Uruguay as they sprang another surprise.
Momentum & Key Stats
Match Events
- 5'🟨Sidny Lopes Cabral
- Rodrigo Bentancur20'🟨
- 21'⚽0-1Kevin Pina
- Maxi Araújo44'⚽1-1
- Agustín Canobbioassist by Maxi Araújo45+6'⚽2-1
- 46'🔁Deroy Duartesub for Telmo Arcanjo
- 58'🔁Nuno da Costasub for Gilson Benchimol
- 58'🔁Hélio Varelasub for Garry Rodrigues
- Mathías Olivera58'🟨
- 61'⚽2-2Hélio Varela
- Nicolás de la Cruzsub for Manuel Ugarte70'🔁
- Darwin Núñezsub for Federico Viñas70'🔁
- 70'🔁Laros Duartesub for Kevin Pina
- 80'🔁Yannick Semedosub for Jamiro Monteiro
- Brian Rodríguezsub for Maxi Araújo81'🔁
- 90+3'🟨Diney Borges
Lineups
Bench
About the Match
Live Scores & Analysis: Uruguay vs Cape Verde
An exciting encounter awaits as Uruguay goes head-to-head with Cape Verde under the auspices of World Cup Grp. D - 2. Hosted at Miami Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida), this fixture kicks off on Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. Domestically and internationally, this game promises intense rivalry and spectacular football. Follow every minute, substitution, and goal live on FotLive.
Head-to-Head Record & Form Analysis
Historical data shows that in their last 1 head-to-head encounters, Uruguay secured 0 win(s), while Cape Verde claimed victory in 0 match(es), and 1 draw(s) were recorded. Both clubs enter this match seeking maximum points to fuel their campaign goals. Reviewing recent form is key for pre-match predictions, and FotLive makes it easy to compare team performance, recent goal tallies, and defensive resilience ahead of kickoff.
Starting Lineups & Tactical Formations
Uruguay is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with key players including Fernando Muslera, Guillermo Varela, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Juan Sanabria, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Agustín Canobbio, Federico Valverde, Maxi Araújo, Federico Viñas spearheading the attack. On the other side, Cape Verde will counter with a 4-1-4-1 lineup, featuring stars such as Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Diney Borges, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Kevin Pina, Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Jamiro Monteiro, Garry Rodrigues, Gilson Benchimol. The tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the tempo and outcome of this match.
Match Summary & Post-Game Analysis
The match concluded with a final score of 2 - 2, resulting in a draw. Key goals were registered by Kevin Pina (21'), Maxi Araújo (44'), Agustín Canobbio (45'). The match delivered high drama and outstanding individual performances. For a deeper tactical analysis, check the statistics tab to see detailed analytics on possession, shots on target, passes completed, and individual player ratings.
Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Details
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