Uruguay and Cape Verde will battle for a potential spot in the World Cup knockout stages after both teams picked up a point in their opener.A draw for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia was not ideal, but they still have a good chance to get back on track in this match.Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.Table of ContentsUruguay team newsCape Verde team newsWhere to watch Uruguay v Cape Verde: TV and online streamsStats for Uruguay v Cape VerdePrediction for Uruguay v Cape VerdeUruguay team newsUruguays former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa makes two changes to his side with ex-Liverpool man Darwin Nunez missing out.Juan Sanabria and Agustn Canobbio come in for Matas Via and Nez.Uruguay starting XI: Fernando Muslera, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Mathas Olivera, Sebastin Cceres, Guillermo Varela, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Maxi Arajo, Federico Valverde, Agustn Canobbio, Federico ViasCape Verde team newsCape Verde make three changes to the starting XI that faced Spain Telmo Arcanjo, Gilson Benchimol, and Garry Rodrigues come in for Laros Duarte, Dailon Livramento, and Jovane Cabral.All eyes will again be on goalkeeper VozinhaCape Verde starting XI: Vozinha, Sidny Cabral, Diney Borges, Pico Lopes, Steven Moreira, Kevin Pina, Garry Rodrigues, Jamiro Monteiro, Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Gilson BenchimolWhere to watch Uruguay v Cape Verde: TV and online streamsUruguay v Cape Verde kicks off at 11:00pm UK time on Sunday. It will be broadcast on BBC One and is also available to watch on the iPlayer and via the BBC Sport website.Stats for Uruguay v Cape VerdeThis will be the first meeting between Uruguay and Cape Verde.Cape Verde have lost their only two meetings with CONMEBOL opposition.Uruguay have lost just one of their last nine group games at the World Cup.Those nine matches have seen just 15 goals overall.Uruguay are winless in their last five games, while Cape Verde are unbeaten in their last four.Cape Verde have not conceded a goal in their last 311 minutes of play. They last conceded in a friendly against Finland in March.Uruguay are unbeaten in five World Cup matches against African opposition (W3, D2).Prediction for Uruguay v Cape VerdeGiven the lack of goals in Uruguay games, theres reason to believe Cape Verde could deliver another resolute defensive display. Still, the South American side will be expected to find a way through. Prediction: Uruguay 1-0 Cape Verde Topics Cape Verde national football team Uruguay National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 21st June, 2026 Uruguay v Cape Verde: Preview, predicted line-ups and where to watch Nicholas McGee 20th June, 2026 Uruguay boss Bielsa defends World Cup photos: I did nothing wrong Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: Araujo salvages a point for South Americans after Bielsa reshuffle Jon Fisher 16th June, 2026 Saudi Arabia 1-0 Uruguay: Al Amri scores before the break to threaten another upset Jon Fisher 16th June, 2026 Bittersweet moment for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as Visa issue denies mum chance to witness Spain heroics Jon Fisher 15th June, 2026
