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Uruguay and Cape Verde meet for what is, on record, the very first time when they face off on 21 June 2026 in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Uruguay enter the fixture ranked 18th in the world, while Cape Verde arrive as the 64th-ranked side — a gap of 46 places that makes this one of the tournament’s more intriguing mismatches on paper.
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Head-to-Head Record
There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Uruguay and Cape Verde in official international football. The two nations have simply never been drawn against one another at a major tournament or in a competitive qualifying campaign, and no friendly encounters appear in the historical record either. With no shared history to draw upon, recent form and the broader World Cup 2026 context become the primary lens through which to assess this fixture.
Uruguay: Recent Form
Uruguay’s last six matches have produced a largely frustrating sequence — one win, four draws and one defeat — for a points-per-game figure of just 1.17. Their solitary victory in that run came away to Uzbekistan (2–1) in October 2025, and they have since drawn against Mexico (0–0), England (1–1) and Algeria (0–0) before suffering a heavy 1–5 loss to the United States. Most recently, they shared the spoils 1–1 with Saudi Arabia on 15 June 2026. Across the six matches Uruguay have scored 5 goals and conceded 8, averaging 0.83 goals for and 1.33 against per match. They kept 2 clean sheets but also failed to score on 2 occasions. Notably, all six of those matches were played away from home, meaning the World Cup fixture — effectively a neutral venue — will be a different environment entirely.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | Away | Saudi Arabia | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Away | Algeria | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Away | England | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Away | USA | 1–5 | L |
| 16 Nov 2025 | Away | Mexico | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Away | Uzbekistan | 2–1 | W |
Cape Verde: Recent Form
Cape Verde arrive in considerably better recent shape, collecting two wins, three draws and one defeat across their last six matches for a points-per-game mark of 1.50. The Blue Sharks were particularly impressive at home, beating Serbia 3–0 and Bermuda 3–0 in back-to-back fixtures in May and June 2026. Their only defeat in the sequence was a 2–4 loss away to Chile in March 2026. Most recently they held Spain to a 0–0 draw on 15 June 2026 — a result that underlines their defensive organisation against top-level opposition. Over the six matches Cape Verde have scored 10 goals and conceded 6, averaging 1.67 goals for and 1.00 against per match. They kept 3 clean sheets and failed to score only once.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | Away | Spain | 0–0 | D |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Home | Bermuda | 3–0 | W |
| 31 May 2026 | Home | Serbia | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Home | Finland | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Away | Chile | 2–4 | L |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Away | Egypt | 1–1 | D |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between Uruguay and Cape Verde in official international football.
- Uruguay’s last 6: W1 D4 L1 — form string D D D L D W (most recent first), 1.17 points per match.
- Cape Verde’s last 6: W2 D3 L1 — form string D W W D L D (most recent first), 1.50 points per match.
- Goals scored: Uruguay averaged 0.83 per match; Cape Verde averaged 1.67 per match over the same sample.
- Goals conceded: Uruguay averaged 1.33 per match; Cape Verde averaged 1.00 per match.
- Clean sheets: Cape Verde kept 3 in their last 6; Uruguay kept 2 in theirs.
How Uruguay and Cape Verde Compare
On recent form alone, Cape Verde hold the edge — their 1.50 points per match outpaces Uruguay’s 1.17, and they have been the more prolific side, averaging twice as many goals per fixture. Uruguay’s defensive record has also been leakier in recent outings, conceding 8 goals across six matches compared to Cape Verde’s 6. That said, Uruguay’s ranking advantage of 46 places reflects a deeper squad tradition and greater experience at this level, and the Uruguayans will be looking to rediscover the winning consistency that their recent draw-heavy run has lacked.
FAQ
Have Uruguay and Cape Verde ever played each other before?
No — there are no recorded official meetings between Uruguay and Cape Verde. The World Cup 2026 fixture on 21 June 2026 will be the first encounter between the two nations in official international football.
What is Uruguay’s recent form heading into World Cup 2026?
Uruguay have won 1, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their last six matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 8, for a points-per-game average of 1.17. Their most recent result was a 1–1 draw with Saudi Arabia on 15 June 2026.
What is Cape Verde’s recent form heading into World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last six matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6, for a points-per-game average of 1.50. Their most recent outing was a 0–0 draw away to Spain on 15 June 2026.
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What are the rankings of Uruguay and Cape Verde for World Cup 2026?
Uruguay are ranked 18th in the world, while Cape Verde are ranked 64th — a difference of 46 places heading into their group-stage meeting on 21 June 2026.