Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands
Uruguay
Cape Verde IslandsMatch summary
Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands drew 2-2. Uruguay led 2-1 at half time. Uruguay came from behind to draw.
- 0-1K. Lenini21′
- 1-1M. Araujo44′
- 2-1A. Canobbio45′
- 2-2H. Varela61′
K. Lenini opened the scoring for Cape Verde Islands (21′). M. Araujo levelled for Uruguay (44′). A. Canobbio put Uruguay ahead, set up by M. Araujo (45′). H. Varela levelled for Cape Verde Islands (61′).
Cards and VAR
VAR ruled out a goal for Uruguay (69′). Yellow cards: Uruguay 2, Cape Verde Islands 2.
In numbers
Uruguay had 65% of the ball. Shots: Uruguay 17 (2 on target), Cape Verde Islands 12 (4). Expected goals (xG): Uruguay 2.32, Cape Verde Islands 0.88. Top rated: Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay), 7.9.
Match facts
- Competition
- World Cup · Group Stage 2
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Espen Eskas, Norway
- Goals
- Uruguay: M. Araujo 44′, A. Canobbio 45′Cape Verde Islands: K. Lenini 21′, H. Varela 61′
Questions and answers
Who won Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?
Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands drew 2-2. K. Lenini opened the scoring for Cape Verde Islands in the 21st minute. H. Varela levelled in the 61st minute. Uruguay came from behind to draw.
Who scored in Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?
Uruguay: M. Araujo 44′, A. Canobbio 45′. Cape Verde Islands: K. Lenini 21′, H. Varela 61′.
What were the key stats of Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?
Uruguay had 65% of the ball. Shots: Uruguay 17 (2 on target), Cape Verde Islands 12 (4). Expected goals (xG): Uruguay 2.32, Cape Verde Islands 0.88. Corners: Uruguay 11, Cape Verde Islands 4.
Who was the best player in Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?
Top rated: Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay), 7.9. He scored 1 of the goals.
Were there any red cards in Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?
No player was sent off.
When and where was Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands played?
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands was played on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 2.
Who started for Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands?
Uruguay (4-1-4-1, coach Marcelo Bielsa): F. Muslera, G. Varela, S. Caceres, M. Olivera, J. Sanabria, M. Ugarte, A. Canobbio, R. Bentancur, F. Valverde, M. Araujo, F. Vinas. Cape Verde Islands (4-1-4-1, coach Pedro Leitao Brito): Vozinha, S. Moreira, R. Lopes, D. Borges, S. Lopes Cabral, K. Lenini, R. Mendes, T. Arcanjo, J. Monteiro, G. Rodrigues, Benchimol.
Who refereed Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands?
Espen Eskas, Norway was the referee.