Uruguay vs Cape Verde Result: Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde — World Cup 2026 Matchday 2
Quick answer: Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026 — Group H, Match 37. Scorers: Uruguay: Maxi Araujo (44'), Agustin Canobbio (45+6'). Cape Verde: Kevin Pina (21'), Helio Varela (61').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde |
| Group | H |
| Match | #37 (Matchday 2) |
| Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 19:00 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 2 |
| Goal scorers | Uruguay: Maxi Araujo 44', Agustin Canobbio 45+6'; Cape Verde: Kevin Pina 21', Helio Varela 61' |
Goal Scorers
- 44'Maxi Araujo
- 45+6'Agustin Canobbio
- 21'Kevin Pina
- 61'Helio Varela
Match Summary
Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kevin Pina and Helio Varela twice put Cape Verde ahead before Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio rescued a point for Uruguay in a dramatic Group H thriller.
Player of the match: Helio Varela.
Key Moments
- Kevin Pina gave Cape Verde a surprise lead in the 21st minute.
- Maxi Araujo equalised for Uruguay in the 44th minute.
- Agustin Canobbio put Uruguay ahead in first-half stoppage time (45+6').
- Helio Varela levelled again for Cape Verde in the 61st minute.
Group H Standings After Matchday 2
Uruguay and Cape Verde share four points in Group H behind Spain. Both face decisive Matchday 3 fixtures against Saudi Arabia and Spain respectively.
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What This Means for Uruguay & Cape Verde
Uruguay share the points from Matchday 2. Cape Verde also earn a point.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | Full schedule — Group H |
| Cape Verde | Full schedule — Group H |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Uruguay vs Cape Verde score at World Cup 2026?
Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde — played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026 (Group H, Matchday 2).
Who won Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026?
The match ended in a 2–2 draw.
Where was Uruguay vs Cape Verde played?
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens — kickoff 19:00 local time.
What group is Uruguay vs Cape Verde in?
Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group H?
Uruguay and Cape Verde share four points in Group H behind Spain. Both face decisive Matchday 3 fixtures against Saudi Arabia and Spain respectively.
Who scored in Uruguay vs Cape Verde?
Uruguay: Maxi Araujo 44', Agustin Canobbio 45+6'. Cape Verde: Kevin Pina 21', Helio Varela 61'.