Uruguay vs Cape Verde official lineups, Sunday, 21 June 2026, World Cup Group H
Here are the official starting lineups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde, scheduled for Sunday, June 21, at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT). This important game will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, featuring a strong Uruguay team that is heavily favored against a well-organized Cape Verde squad. Uruguay is a powerhouse from South America.
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👉 Serie A players called up for 🇺🇾 the Uruguay National team:
- Napoli defender Mathias Oliveras
👉 There are no players from Serie A representing Cape Verde.
Uruguay starting lineup: Fernando Muslera, Guillermo Varela, Mathías Olivera, Sebastián Cáceres, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Agustín Canobbio, Federico Valverde, Maxi Araújo, Federico Viñas.
Substitutes: Sergio Rochet, Nicolás de la Cruz, Santiago Bueno, Joaquín Piquerez, Rodrigo Aguirre, Matías Viña, Darwin Núñez, Santiago Mele, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Zalazar, José María Giménez, Brian Rodríguez, Facundo Pellistri.
Cabo Verde starting lineup: Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Pico Lopes, Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Kevin Pina, Telmo Arcanjo, Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Garry Rodrigues, Gilson Benchimol
Substitutes: Márcio Rosa, Jovane Cabral, Dailon Livramento, Deroy Duarte, Nuno da Costa, Logan Costa, Wagner Pina, Yannick Semedo, Hélio Varela, Laros Duarte, Kelvin Pires, João Paulo, CJ dos Santos, Willy Semedo, Stopira
Starting lineups
Substitutes
Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Santiago Mele (Junior FC)
- Defenders: Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Santiago Bueno (Wolves), Sebastian Caceres (Club America), Mathias Olivera (Napoli), Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matias Vina (Flamengo)
- Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Agustin Canobbio (Fluminense), Juan Manuel Sanabria (Atletico San Luis), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolas de la Cruz (Flamengo), Rodrigo Zalazar (SC Braga), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting CP), Brian Rodriguez (Club America)
- Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre (Club America), Federico Vinas (Real Oviedo), Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)
Cabo Verde:
- Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego)
- Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK)
- Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Yannick Semedo (Farense)
- Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir)
Uruguay official starting lineup against Saudi Arabia
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World Cup Group H Matchday 2
🇺🇾 Uruguay – Cape Verde
Date & Time: Sunday, June 21 at 6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT
Location: Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida
Referee: Espen Eskas NOR
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Erik Engan NOR
Assistant Referee 2: Isaak Bashevkin NOR
Fourth Official: Tori Penso USA
Reserve AR : Brooke Mayo USA