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Cabo Verde makes its first World Cup appearance in a historic Group H opener against two-time champion Uruguay.
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Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde: O/U 2.5
Uruguay and Cabo Verde met in a Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 21 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The game marked the first competitive meeting between the two sides in their respective histories.
Cabo Verde's appearance at the tournament was its first in the nation's history, a milestone for the West African archipelago. Uruguay entered the match as a two-time World Cup champion, having won the tournament in 1930 and 1950.
The match served as the opening contest of Group H for both teams. The venue, Hard Rock Stadium, previously hosted World Cup matches in 1994 and is one of several U.S. stadiums selected for the expanded 48-team tournament.
FIFA listed the match on its official schedule as part of the group stage, with both teams' fixture pages confirming the date and location. The match is scheduled to conclude at 22:00 UTC.
Following the match, the final score and match statistics will be published on FIFA's official match page. The outcome will set the early tone for Group H standings as the tournament progresses.
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