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Uruguay2-2
Cape Verde Islands
Sun 21 Jun · 22:00📍 Hard Rock StadiumRef · Espen Eskas, Norway
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands Result & Match Review
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands in World Cup, World. Review the final score, AI-graded tips, form, H2H and detailed stats on BetLogic.
World Cup · World · Group Stage - 2UruguayCape Verde IslandsAI After-Match ReportPowered by BetLogic AIPost-match editorial report · Final reportUruguay and Cape Verde Islands Draw 2-2 in World Cup Group Stage Thriller
Match result
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Islands (FT)
In a competitive Group Stage match at the neutral Hard Rock Stadium, Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands played out a 2-2 draw, reflecting a closely contested encounter in the 2026 World Cup.
What happened
At the neutral World Cup venue Hard Rock Stadium, Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands shared the points in a 2-2 draw during their Group Stage match. Cape Verde opened the scoring early, but Uruguay struck twice before halftime. Cape Verde leveled the score in the second half, with both teams finishing with four yellow cards each.
Key turning points
Key moments included Cape Verde's opening goal by K. Lenini (21'), Uruguay's quick response with goals from M. Araujo (44') and A. Canobbio (45'), and Cape Verde's equalizer by H. Varela (61'). A late VAR decision canceled a Uruguay goal (69'), maintaining the draw.
Stats that mattered
Uruguay dominated possession with 65% compared to Cape Verde's 35%, and took 17 total shots to Cape Verde's 12. However, Cape Verde had more shots on target (4) than Uruguay (2). Uruguay also had a significant advantage in corner kicks (11 to 4). Expected goals favored Uruguay at 2.32 versus 0.88 for Cape Verde.
What this means next
This draw leaves both Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands with points in the Group Stage, impacting their standings and qualification prospects as the tournament progresses.
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Match result — quick answer
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- Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Islands (FT)
- What happened?
- In a competitive Group Stage match at the neutral Hard Rock Stadium, Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands played out a 2-2 draw, reflecting a closely contested encounter in the 2026 World Cup.
- Risk note
- BetLogic AI reports are generated for informational and editorial purposes only.