Uruguay - Cabo Verde, match result 22 June 2026, score 2:2, 2nd round for World Cup Group H - Championship
Lucía Jiménez
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The 2026 World Cup second round match between the teams of Uruguay and Cabo Verde took place in Miami, USA, which was held at the Hard Rock Stadium. The main arbiter of the match was Aspen Eskos from Norway. This match ended in a 2:2 draw. In the 21st minute, Cabo Verde midfielder Kevin Lenini scored the first goal for his team. On the 44th minute, Uruguay's defender Maximiliano Araujo scored a counter-goal. At the 45th + 6th minute, Uruguayan midfielder Agustin Canobio made Uruguay go ahead. In the 61st minute, Cabo Verde's forward Elio Varela equalized the score. In the first round, Uruguay drew 1:1 with Saudi Arabia, while Cabo Verde was sensationally held to a 0:0 draw by Spain. In the third and final round of group play, Uruguay will play Spain and Cabo Verde will play Saudi Arabia, both on June 27. The extreme round of the group is taking place from June 11 to 27. Each team plays one match against their group mates. The two best teams from each group and the eight third-placed teams will advance to the pre-playoffs.
