Uruguay vs Cape Verde Prediction | World Cup | 21/06

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now well under way, Uruguay vs Cape Verde ranks among the most eagerly awaited games of Sunday (21/06).

Both teams are back in action at from 23:00 UK time.

Read through our Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction before committing to a bet.

Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction for the 2026 World Cup

Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction below:

Who are the favourites?

Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Uruguay is tipped to come out on top, with 62% of the odds leaning towards their win.

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Uruguay vs Cape Verde: head-to-head

Uruguay and Cape Verde share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.

Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup

Uruguay arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Uruguay National Team:

At the World Cup:

• 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)

• 1 point(s) per game on average

• 1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)

• 1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)

Uruguay National Team in 2026

• 7 win(s), 10 draw(s) and 4 loss(es) in all competitions

• Leading scorer: Darwin Núñez with 5 goal(s)

• Most assists: Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches with 4

Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.

Here is what Cape Verde National Team have managed so far:

At the World Cup

• 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)

• 1 point(s) per game on average

• 0 goals scored at the World Cup (0 per game)

• 0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)

Cape Verde National Team in 2026

• 9 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 2 loss(es) in all competitions

• Leading scorer: Dailon Rocha Livramento do Rosario with 4 goal(s)

• Most assists: Kevin Lenini with 2

Uruguay vs Cape Verde statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:

Uruguay

Home

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Cape Verde

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1
  PPG
  1
• 0%
  Wins
  0%
• 0%
  First to Score
  0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1
  Scored/game
  0
• 1
  Conceded/game
  0
• 1.97
  xG
  -0.50
• -0.14
  xGA
  2.19

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  0%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  100%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  100%

Uruguay vs Cape Verde probable lineups

See the likely starting elevens below for our Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction at the 2026 World Cup.

The lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.

How to watch Uruguay vs Cape Verde live in the UK

Find out below where you can catch Uruguay vs Cape Verde live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Just remember, kick-off is at 23:00 UK time.

For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.

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More betting tips for this match

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Match details: Uruguay vs Cape Verde

🆚 Fixture Uruguay vs Cape Verde

🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup

📅 Date Sunday, 21/06/2026

🕐 Kick-off 23:00 UK time

🏟️ Venue ,

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