Uruguay vs. Cape Verde Projected Lineups, Starting 11 for World Cup 2026 Group H Game in Miami
Uruguay are favored by -220, while Cape Verde look to build on a 0-0 draw with Spain and a possible suspension concern for Sidny Lopes Cabral.
- On Sunday, Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa dropped forward Darwin Nunez for the World Cup Group H match against Cape Verde in Miami, shuffling his starting XI after Uruguay's 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia.
- After Uruguay's 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, Nunez struggled to make an impact, taking just one shot before halftime substitution, while Cape Verde earned a scoreless draw against European champions Spain.
- Agustin Canobbio joins the starting attack while Juan Manuel Sanabria replaces Matias Vina, as head coach Bubista kept Cape Verde's squad unchanged, relying on goalkeeper Vozinha after his heroics against Spain.
- Draft Kings lists Uruguay as clear favorites at-220 for victory, while Cape Verde are +320 to secure another point, as Bielsa deployed a midfield-heavy strategy to counter Cape Verde's defensive wall.
- Uruguay remains without defender Ronald Araujo due to a calf injury that could also sideline him for the final group match against Spain, while Cape Verde players face the physical toll of chasing the ball for 90 minutes.
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Uruguay and Cape Verde play against each other in Group H. Both teams are still waiting for a victory at the World Cup.
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