Overview
- The Uruguay–Cape Verde match kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday and will be televised on FS1 with streaming available on Fubo.
- Bookmakers list Uruguay as heavy favorites at roughly -240 on the moneyline and several analysts recommend Uruguay -1.5 as a spread bet, reflecting market confidence in La Celeste.
- This fixture is the first senior meeting between the two nations and follows Cape Verde's shock 0-0 draw with Spain in their World Cup debut, a result built around goalkeeper Vozinha's seven saves.
- Uruguay enters after a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia in which they produced 75% second-half possession and 22 second-half shots, a figure that tied a World Cup record and underpins their expected attacking edge.
- Reports agree on broadcast and kickoff but differ on venue naming, with some outlets using 'Miami Stadium' and others specifying Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and Cape Verde's strong defensive showing highlights how the expanded 48-team format can elevate smaller nations on the world stage.