FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction: Uruguay vs Cape Verde (22-06-2026)

Uruguay and Cape Verde meet in the second round of the FIFA World Cup after both sides picked up a point in their opening matches.

Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far by holding Spain to a goalless draw, while Uruguay were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia.

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Cape Verde earned plenty of praise after their draw with Spain, but much of that result was built on disciplined defending and an outstanding goalkeeping performance.

Spain controlled large portions of the match and created opportunities, while Cape Verde offered very little attacking threat throughout the ninety minutes.

Uruguay were not at their best against Saudi Arabia, yet they still managed to avoid defeat and remain well positioned in the group.

Their recent results also deserve context.

Over the last year, Uruguay have faced teams such as England, Algeria, Chile and Saudi Arabia, while Cape Verde’s recent victories came against Bermuda and Eswatini.

Uruguay are ranked 16th in the FIFA standings, while Cape Verde sit 67th.

The difference is also visible in the level of opposition both teams have faced over the past year.

The draw against Spain will naturally attract attention, but repeating that level of defensive resistance against another World Cup-calibre side is a difficult task.

Uruguay should see more of the ball, create more chances and have enough quality to win by more than a single goal.