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Uruguay Face Cape Verde in Miami as La Celeste Seek First Win

Cape Verde look confident after holding Spain thanks to a compact defence led by veteran goalkeeper Vozinha.

Overview

  • The Group H match is scheduled for Sunday 21 June at Miami Stadium with an 11pm BST kick-off and live coverage on BBC One and iPlayer.
  • Uruguay arrive under pressure after a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia and need a win to ease concerns before their final group game against Spain.
  • Cape Verde earned a point against Spain with a deep, organised low block and goalkeeper Josimar Vozinha made seven saves in that game, making him key again.
  • Bookmakers list Uruguay as favourites but previews warn their challenge will be to break down Cape Verde’s defence and sources disagree over Uruguay’s injury list.
  • Cape Verde are making their World Cup debut and their resilient display against Spain has raised genuine hopes of advancing in the expanded 48-team tournament.