Uruguay face tournament debutants Cape Verde in a Group H fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday 21 June 2026. The match is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, as one of the Caribbean coast’s marquee fixtures of the group stage.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s tournament and the first to feature 48 nations. The competition consists of 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed sides advancing to a round of 32. Matches run from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
When is Cape Verde vs Uruguay?
The match kicks off on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 6pm Eastern Time in Miami Gardens, which is 11pm in the United Kingdom. It provides a Sunday-evening showcase on one of the group stage’s busiest days.
Where is Cape Verde vs Uruguay?
The game is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and a regular host of Copa America and Formula 1 events, the stadium has a football capacity of around 65,000. It hosts seven World Cup matches across group and knockout phases in 2026.
Key Contenders
Uruguay arrive as one of CONMEBOL’s heavyweights under head coach Marcelo Bielsa. La Celeste feature the goal threat of Darwin Nunez and Federico Valverde’s midfield dynamism, with Ronald Araujo and Jose Maria Gimenez providing defensive steel. Uruguay have won the World Cup twice, in 1930 and 1950.
Cape Verde make their first ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup, a historic moment for the small island nation off the west African coast. The Blue Sharks qualified in memorable fashion from CAF qualifying and are coached by Pedro Leitao Brito, known as Bubista. Forward Ryan Mendes and midfielder Roberto Lopes lead the squad.
How to Watch
UK coverage is shared between the BBC and ITV, with streams on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Fox Sports carries English-language broadcasts in the US via Fox and FS1, while Telemundo and Peacock cover the match in Spanish. Canadian rights belong to CTV, TSN and RDS. FIFA+ offers selected global streams and highlights.
History and Records
This is the first ever senior competitive meeting between Uruguay and Cape Verde. Uruguay’s two World Cup titles came in 1930 on home soil and 1950 at the famous Maracanazo in Brazil. Cape Verde’s World Cup debut is a landmark moment in their footballing history, having previously been best known for a quarter-final run at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Tickets and Attendance
All 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are sold through FIFA.com and the official FIFA Ticketing platform. Uruguay fixtures are consistently popular, and Hard Rock Stadium can expect a well-travelled South American contingent. Resale runs through the official FIFA platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cape Verde vs Uruguay kick off?
Sunday 21 June 2026, 6pm Eastern Time (11pm UK time).
Where is the match being held?
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA.
How can I watch Cape Verde vs Uruguay?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox or Telemundo in the US, CTV/TSN in Canada, and FIFA+ internationally.
Is this Cape Verde’s first World Cup?
Yes, 2026 is Cape Verde’s first ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup finals.