Group H · Sunday, June 21, 2026

Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group H

Uruguay play Cape Verde Islands in the Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.

UruguayURU
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Cape Verde IslandsCPV
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WM 2026 — Spieldaten

AnstoßSunday, June 21, 2026 · UTC
RundeGroup stageGroup H
StadionHard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, Florida · 65,000 Zuschauer
StatusAngesetztSpieltag 2
Stadion

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
65,000Kapazität1987EröffnetOpen canopyDach

Shaded by a sweeping open canopy, the Dolphins’ home and Miami Grand Prix venue will host the third-place play-off.

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Die Teams

WM 2026 — Teamprofile

UruguayCONMEBOL
FIFA-Ranking#17
CheftrainerMarcelo Bielsa
KapitänJosé María Giménez
Historischer RekordtorschützeLuis Suárez (69 goals)
Meiste LänderspieleDiego Godín (161)
WM-Titel2× (1930, 1950)
Bekannt alsLa Celeste, Los Charrúas

Uruguay, nicknamed La Celeste, are one of football's most historically decorated nations — two-time World Cup winners, record 15-time Copa América champions, and back-to-back Olympic champions in 1924 and 1928, which FIFA recognises as world titles. They are managed by Marcelo Bielsa and captained by José María Giménez.

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FIFA-Ranking#69
CheftrainerPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
KapitänRyan Mendes
Historischer RekordtorschützeRyan Mendes (22 goals)
Meiste LänderspieleRyan Mendes (98)
Bekannt alsTubarões Azuis, Blue Sharks

Cape Verde, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, are a CAF member making their historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the smallest nation by land area to qualify — having established themselves as a regular AFCON presence since 2013 under coach Bubista.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands played?
The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States.
What stage was the Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands match?
This was a Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.