Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Islands Match Analysis | World Cup
Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde Islands (World Cup). Scout analysis: xG, possession, standout players, and tactical notes.
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Islands Match Analysis
Match summary
Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands faced off in a match that ended 2-2 (World Cup) — , June 21, 2026, 22:00, at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Referee: Espen Eskås.
Halftime score: 2–1; Full-time: 2-2.
Expected goals 1.94 – 0.44; total shots 17 – 12, shots on target 2 – 4.
While there was no decisive advantage on the scoreboard, the statistics across all phases reveal a deeper picture of the match.
Key moments
21' — Lenini (Cape Verde Islands)
44' — Araújo (Uruguay)
45+6' — Canobbio (Uruguay), assist: Araújo
61' — Varela (Cape Verde Islands)
5' — Cabral (Cape Verde Islands) received a yellow card
20' — Bentancur (Uruguay) received a yellow card
58' — Olivera (Uruguay) received a yellow card
90+3' — Borges (Cape Verde Islands) received a yellow card
Hitting the post — Uruguay 1, Cape Verde Islands 0
Statistical table
Uruguay excelled in expected goals (xG) production (1.94 – 0.44). Cape Verde Islands scored above their xG.
Offensive analysis
Big chances: Uruguay 1 – 0 Cape Verde Islands.
Key passes (Uruguay 13 – 6 Cape Verde Islands) and passes in the final third (74 – 31) determined where the attacks broke down.
Shot quality (xG per shot): Uruguay 0.11 – 0.04 Cape Verde Islands.
Defensive analysis
Defensive actions: Uruguay 16 tackles, 8 interceptions, 11 clearances; Cape Verde Islands 16, 13, and 50.
Duels won: Uruguay 46% – 54% Cape Verde Islands; aerial duels won 20 – 16.
Ball recovery (Uruguay 44 – 43 Cape Verde Islands) shows how often control was regained during transitions.
Goalkeeper duel
Muslera (Uruguay): 2 saves, 2 goals conceded, 16 accurate passes, 50% save rate, rating 5.62.
Vozinha (Cape Verde Islands): 0 saves, 2 goals conceded, 13 accurate passes, 0% save rate, rating 5.85.
Statistical leaders
Expected Goals (xG): Araújo (Uruguay) — 0.65; Canobbio (Uruguay) — 0.56
Key Passes: Olivera (Uruguay) — 3; Araújo (Uruguay) — 3
Successful Dribbles: Bentancur (Uruguay) — 2; Valverde (Uruguay) — 2
Interventions: Canobbio (Uruguay) — 6; Lopes (Cape Verde Islands) — 3
Interceptions: Bentancur (Uruguay) — 4; Monteiro (Cape Verde Islands) — 2
Total Shots: Valverde (Uruguay) — 7; Bentancur (Uruguay) — 2
Player performance
Player of the match: Araújo (Uruguay) stood out with a rating of 7.94 — Goal 1 · Assist 1 · xG 0.65 · KP 3 · Shots 2 · TK 1 · IM 3.
Uruguay — Standout players: Araújo (7.94 — Goal 1 · Assist 1 · xG 0.65 · KP 3 · Shots 2 · TK 1 · IM 3); Valverde (7.30 — xG 0.33 · Shots 7 · Dribbles 2 · TK 1 · PA 1 · IM 3); Canobbio (7.18 — Goal 1 · xG 0.56 · KP 2 · Shots 2 · TK 6 · IM 7); Bentancur (6.97 — xG 0.12 · Shots 2 · Dribbles 2 · TK 2 · PA 4 · IM 8); Cruz (6.73 — xG 0.02 · Shots 1 · TK 1 · PA 1 · IM 2).
Uruguay — Struggled: Muslera (5.62).
Cape Verde Islands — Standout players: Lenini (7.28 — Goal 1 · xG 0.03 · KP 2 · Shots 1 · Dribbles 1 · TK 2 · PA 1 · IM 6); Duarte (7.21 — xG 0.08 · KP 2 · Shots 2 · Dribbles 1 · IM 2); Lopes (7.09 — xG 0.11 · Shots 1 · TK 3 · PA 1 · IM 5); Varela (7.09 — Goal 1 · xG 0.02 · Shots 1 · Dribbles 1 · IM 1); Monteiro (6.84 — xG 0.09 · KP 1 · Shots 2 · PA 2 · IM 1).
Cape Verde Islands — Struggled: Vozinha (5.85).
Match phases
Three goals in the first half (2–1); one more goal added in the second half to make it 2–2.
Uruguay was trailing at halftime but equalized in the second half — a sign of the increased tempo in the second half.
Tactical notes
Uruguay lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, facing Cape Verde Islands' 4-1-4-1 formation.
Uruguay attempted to control the rhythm of the game by holding onto the ball longer (%65 – %35).
Dribble volume: Uruguay 8 – 12 Cape Verde Islands successful dribbles.
Impact on standings
Uruguay is in 2nd place in the standings (2 points, W/D 3/3, performance 0W-2D-0L, form: DD).
Cape Verde Islands is in 3rd place in the standings (2 points, W/D 2/2, performance 0W-2D-0L, form: DD).
Pressing and tempo
First half pressing index: Uruguay 27.8 – 1.7 Cape Verde Islands.
Second half pressing index: Uruguay 19.4 – 5.1 Cape Verde Islands.
Uruguay applied higher attacking pressure.
Uruguay's highest pressure: 46th minute (index 85.0)
Cape Verde Islands' highest pressure: 72nd minute (index 40.1)
Match average pressing index: Uruguay 24.0 – 3.2 Cape Verde Islands.
Player substitutions
46' — Cape Verde Islands: Arcanjo off, Duarte on
58' — Cape Verde Islands: Benchimol off, Costa on
58' — Cape Verde Islands: Rodrigues off, Varela on
70' — Uruguay: Ugarte off, Cruz on
70' — Uruguay: Viñas off, Núñez on
71' — Cape Verde Islands: Lenini off, Duarte on
80' — Cape Verde Islands: Monteiro off, Semedo on
81' — Uruguay: Araújo off, Rodríguez on
Scout evaluation
From a scout's perspective, the 2-2 score reflected the flow of the match. The quality of chances (xG 1.94–0.44), shot volume (17–12), and the change in pressing in the second half will be decisive in the performance evaluation of both coaching staffs.
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