Uruguay vs. Cape Verde Prediction, Picks, Lineups for World Cup 2026 Today

Cape Verde made headlines around the world after pulling off one of the most shocking results of the tournament, holding Spain to a draw in their opener. The African side will look to build on that result when they face Uruguay in round two of the group stage later today. 

Below, we’ll break down our Uruguay vs. Cape Verde prediction and picks for Sunday night’s World Cup 2026 match, including the spread, total goals, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Uruguay vs. Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Sunday, June 21

How to watch Uruguay vs. Cape Verde: FOX (English) / Telemundo & Peacock (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 6 p.m. ET

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Group: Group H

Cape Verde's 0-0 draw with Spain is one of the more stunning results not just of this tournament, but in World Cup history. Bubista's side held the pre-tournament favorites to a point in the first World Cup match in the country's history.

The African side had a simple but effective game plan in their World Cup debut last Monday. They allowed Spain as much possession as they wanted while keeping the majority of their players behind the ball, defending as if they were protecting a lead. Despite Spain's quality, the European side managed just 7 shots on target and 2.10 xG from 27 attempts and 74% possession.

Uruguay encountered a similar defensive approach in their opening draw against Saudi Arabia. The South Americans dominated possession, with Saudi Arabia defending low, particularly after the 41st-minute concession. Uruguay will hope to apply the lessons of the opener and avoid needing a late equalizer in a game they enter as clear favorites.  

Uruguay vs. Cape Verde: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Sunday, June 21

Uruguay enters Sunday’s game as the favorites, returning a 1.38x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Meanwhile, Cape Verde will likely look to defend deep once again, but may feel a bit more willing to take some chances against a Uruguayan team that lacks the talent it faced in the opener. They will still need to respect Uruguay's attack, but may push more men forward on the counter as they look to cause another upset.

Here are the full payouts for the Uruguay vs. Cape Verde match on PrizePicks.

Winner Payout: Uruguay – 1.38x | Tie – 3.84x | Cape Verde – 7.14x

Spread: Uruguay - 1.5 (2.322x Payout) 

Total Goals: 2.5 (Over – 2.22x)

Both Teams to Score: Yes 2.38x | No 1.53x

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect outcomes users are picking as more likely. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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Uruguay vs. Cape Verde Prediction on Total Goals for World Cup 2026 

Here are the key stats and trends for Uruguay vs. Cape Verde before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks.

• Uruguay generated just 1.72 xG on 27 total shots in its opener against Saudi Arabia. The South Americans led all teams with 16 accurate crosses into the penalty box in their opener.
• Cape Verde faced the same number of shots that Uruguay had in its opener against Spain. Only Türkiye took more shots than the two Group H squads in round one of the group stage.
• Uruguay’s 10 shots on target ranked the third-highest of any team in the opening matches of the tournament. Only Germany and England had more shots on goal, with those sides scoring 7 and 4 goals respectively.
• Cape Verde ranked second among all teams with 15 interceptions and 46 clearances in its opener. Goalkeeper Vozinha made 7 saves, preventing a tournament-high 1.45 goals.
• Cape Verde and Uruguay committed two of the fewest foul totals in round one of the group stage. The African side committed just 1 foul despite defending the majority of the game, while Uruguay committed just 6 fouls in its opener.

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Uruguay vs. Cape Verde Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Sunday, June 21

Here are the projected Uruguay vs. Cape Verde lineups for today's World Cup match. Lineups are not official and are based on historical data.

Uruguay Lineup vs. Cape Verde Today

Projected Formation: 4-3-3

• Goalkeeper: Fernando Muslera
• Defense: Guillermo Varela, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Juan Sanabria
• Midfield: Federico Valverde, Nicolás de la Cruz, Rodrigo Bentancur
• Forwards: Agustín Canobbio, Federico Viñas, Maximiliano Araújo

Cape Verde Lineup vs. Uruguay Today

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Goalkeeper: Vozinha
• Defense: Sidny Lopes Cabral, Disney Borges, Pico, Steven Moreira
• Midfield: Laros Duarte, Kevin Lenini, Jamiro Monteiro
• Forwards: Jovanë Cabral, Ryan Mendes, Daikon Rocha Livramento

Uruguay vs. Cape Verde Picks, Player Stats for World Cup: 6/21/26

Here are the top Uruguay vs. Cape Verde player picks to target on PrizePicks for Sunday, June 21. Today’s World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Vozinha.

Uruguay MF Federico Valverde Pick vs. Cape Verde 

Federico Valverde Projections via PrizePicks: 2.5 Shots, 62.5 Passes Attempted, 0.5 Goal + Assist (Demon)

• Valverde has made a name for himself with his deadly striking from distance. The Real Madrid star had 3 total shots in the opener and should have opportunities to shoot from range with Cape Verde defending deep into its own box.
• Uruguay’s captain had just 43 passes attempted in the opener, playing primarily out wide on the right flank. Valverde will have many more opportunities to move the ball when he’s inverted more centrally on the pitch as expected in today’s lineup.
• Real Madrid’s midfielder is still searching for his first World Cup goal contribution with a solid opportunity later today. Valverde is dangerous from set pieces and is also Uruguay’s designated penalty kick taker, which increases his chances.

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Uruguay MF Rodrigo Bentancur vs. Cape Verde 

Rodrigo Bentancur Projections via PrizePicks: 72.5 Passes Attempted, 0.5 Fouls Drawn (Goblin), 0.5 Shots (Goblin)

• Bentancur operated as the central midfielder for much of Uruguay’s opener against Saudi Arabia. He finished that match with 80 attempted passes and will play in a similar role against a low block in Cape Verde.
• Cape Verde’s 1 foul in the opener is not a realistic benchmark for each game going forward. The Tottenham midfielder is excellent at dealing with the press and drew 2 fouls in the opener.
• Bentancur’s primary role is to move the ball, passing to his teammates into dangerous areas. He took just one of Uruguay’s 27 shots and will likely take another chance in one of his many touches throughout a game.

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Cape Verde GK Vozinha vs. Uruguay 

Vozinha Projections via PrizePicks: 4 Goalie Saves, 34.5 Passes Attempted, 10.5 Goalie Fantasy Score

• Vozinha became a cult hero with his 7 saves in the opener against Spain. He now faces a side that had 10 shots on goal in as many shots as he faced in his World Cup debut.
• Cape Verde had 14 goal kicks in the opener and could expect a similar amount against Uruguay. Those goal kicks contributed to Vozinha's 42 attempted passes in the opener, a figure he could match or exceed today.
• Vozinha’s 1.45 goals prevented leads all goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup. The 6’2” keeper made 2 high claims, and 6 of his 7 saves came from inside his own penalty box. 

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