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.