Group H standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Uruguay
With one match played, Uruguay needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Cabo Verde
An opening win over Uruguay would be a major statement and strengthen Cabo Verde's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Uruguay | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 11 | 63 |
| World Cup Titles | 2 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 14 | 1 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (1930, 1950) | Debut (2026) |
| Manager | Marcelo Bielsa | Bubista |
| How They Qualified | CONMEBOL — 4th place (28 pts) | CAF — Group B winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Federico Valverde | Stopira |
Prediction
Uruguay 2 — 1 Cabo Verde
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Uruguay (ranked 11th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Uruguay have appeared at 14 World Cups. Cabo Verde have appeared at 1.
Uruguay are ranked 11th in the world. Cabo Verde are ranked 63th.
Cabo Verde will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
Uruguay have won the World Cup 2 times.
This match takes place at Hard Rock Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami · Capacity: 65,000
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