Uruguay seek clinical edge against resilient World Cup debutants
A victory at Miami Stadium would see Uruguay take a significant step toward the knockout stages, while Cape Verde look to build on the momentum of the greatest result in their nation's history.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay enter this second group fixture at the top of the table but under pressure to improve after a flat 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. Despite registering 27 shots and 10 on target, La Celeste required an 81st-minute equaliser from Maximiliano Araujo to rescue a point. Bielsa will be looking for his side to be more direct to avoid a repeat of that frustration against a low block.
Cape Verde, the smallest nation at the tournament, arrive following a historic 0-0 draw against European champions Spain. That result featured the largest ranking gap ever between opponents in a non-losing World Cup debut. Having already exceeded expectations, the Blue Sharks know another point here would keep their dream of a knockout berth alive heading into the final matchday.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
Both teams across every game at this tournament.
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Every tournament game combined — Uruguay 3 games, Cape Verde Islands 4 games.
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No prior meetings on record.
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The road to the final.
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