Group H · FIFA World Cup 2026
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Kickoff
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens
Capacity
65,326
Match quick answers
When is Uruguay vs Cape Verde?
Uruguay vs Cape Verde is scheduled for Sun, Jun 21, 10:00 PM UTC. GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Where is Uruguay vs Cape Verde played?
The match is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, United States, a venue with capacity for 65,326 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a group stage match in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams in the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Uruguay are FIFA-ranked #18 and coached by Marcelo Bielsa. Cape Verde are FIFA-ranked #79 and coached by Pedro 'Bubista' Brito.
Match preview
Uruguay face Cape Verde in the group stage Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The match kicks off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, United States, a venue with a capacity of 65,326.
Uruguay enter as the higher-ranked side (FIFA #18) against Cape Verde (#79). The a wide ranking gap between the two sides is 61 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: CONMEBOL vs CAF.
Uruguay are coached by Marcelo Bielsa, while Cape Verde are led by Pedro 'Bubista' Brito. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In Group H, only the top two teams advance directly to the round of 32, with the third-placed team competing for one of the eight best third-place spots across all 12 groups. A result here can be decisive: a win in the opening matchday typically converts into qualification at a rate above 70% in expanded tournament formats.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.
