Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami on June 21, 2026. Preview kickoff times, form, and head-to-head here. Bookmark for live scores on matchday — full schedule on fixtures.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands — World Cup 2026 Kickoff Time and Venue
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands kicks off at 10:00 PM UTC (Sunday, June 21 at 6:00 PM EDT; Sunday 21 June at 23:00 BST for UK viewers). Local kickoff: Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 PM UTC. The match is staged at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, one of the host venues for the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Fans planning travel or watch parties should note the Group Stage - 2 slot in the Group H calendar. Our fixtures page converts every World Cup 2026 kickoff to your local timezone automatically.
Uruguay Team News, Form and World Cup 2026 Squad
Uruguay arrive with recent form reading D from our World Cup 2026 results database. Squad selection, injuries, and the starting shape will be confirmed closer to kickoff — check the Lineups tab on this page when teamsheets are published.
In Group H, Uruguay need a strong showing against Cape Verde Islands to control their own destiny. The home crowd advantage and tournament experience will factor into how they approach this World Cup 2026 fixture tactically.
Cape Verde Islands Team News, Form and World Cup 2026 Tactics
Cape Verde Islands bring form of D into this Group H test. Their tactical identity — pressing height, width, and transition speed — will be scrutinised by Uruguay in preparation.
Danger players for Cape Verde Islands can change a World Cup 2026 group game in a single moment. Expect a disciplined defensive structure with bursts forward when space appears against Uruguay.
Head-to-Head — Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands History
Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands have limited recent competitive history, making this World Cup 2026 Group H tie harder to predict from past results alone.
Open the H2H tab above for dates, scores, and competition context. At a World Cup, motivation and squad depth often matter more than distant head-to-head records.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands World Cup 2026 Predictions
Our data-led preview suggests: Combo Double chance : Uruguay or draw and -2.5 goals This is analysis for fans following the tournament, not gambling advice.
World Cup 2026 Group H Standings Before Group Stage - 2
Before kickoff, the Group H table reads: 1. Uruguay — 1pts; 2. Saudi Arabia — 1pts; 3. Spain — 1pts; 4. Cape Verde Islands — 1pts. Both Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands understand the stakes: the top two places advance, with the best third-placed teams also in contention across the wider tournament.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
How to Watch Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands World Cup 2026 Live
In the United States, Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands is carried on FOX Sports and Telemundo (Spanish). UK viewers can watch on BBC and ITV (free to air). SBS (Australia), MBC/KBS/SBS (South Korea), and national broadcasters in each competing country also hold rights in their territories. FWC Live Score does not link to unofficial streams — use your national broadcaster's official World Cup 2026 TV schedule. For kickoff times see our fixtures page and how to watch guide.
FAQs
- Q: What time is Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands kick-off at World Cup 2026?
- A: Sunday, June 21 at 6:00 PM EDT (Sunday 21 June at 23:00 BST UK).
- Q: Where is Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands World Cup 2026 being played?
- A: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
- Q: What TV channel shows Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands World Cup 2026?
- A: FOX Sports and Telemundo (Spanish) (USA); BBC and ITV (free to air) (UK).
- Q: What are the World Cup 2026 Group H standings?
- A: 1. Uruguay — 1pts; 2. Saudi Arabia — 1pts; 3. Spain — 1pts; 4. Cape Verde Islands — 1pts
- Q: Who is the favourite to win Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands World Cup 2026?
- A: Both sides enter with credible squads; our preview above analyses form and tactics without gambling odds.