JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Cape Verde made history by earning their first-ever World Cup point after holding Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in the Group H opener on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Miami Stadium, Florida.
The draw immediately tightened the Group H race from the first matchday. Uruguay, making their 14th World Cup appearance and two-time world champions in 1930 and 1950, failed to secure three points even after leading 2-1 at halftime.
Two Lead Changes
Uruguay went into halftime with a 2-1 advantage. Cape Verde then equalized in the second half with another goal, sealing the match at 2-2. The game was played at Miami Stadium, which has a capacity of 64,478 spectators, kicking off at 3:00 p.m. local time (PDT), or Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. WIB.
Official FIFA data on scorers and detailed statistics had not yet been released as of the June 22, 2026 update. The information will be updated once FIFA publishes the official match report.
This was a historic debut for Cape Verde at the World Cup stage. The Atlantic island nation qualified through the CAF African zone, while Uruguay entered automatically as a CONMEBOL representative. The two sides had never met before in a World Cup.
Temporary Group H Standings
With the other two teams in Group H yet to play their opening matches, Cape Verde and Uruguay are currently tied at the top with one point each.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Group H Team C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Group H Team D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: Cape Verde are listed first based on alphabetical order after points, goal difference, and goals scored finished identical with Uruguay. The identities of the other two Group H teams had not yet been released by FIFA as of June 22, 2026.
Why This Result Matters
The 2026 World Cup is the first edition to use a 48-team format with 12 groups. The top two teams in each group advance automatically to the round of 32, along with the eight best third-place teams across all groups.
That means one point from a draw is not wasted. Cape Verde are still very much alive in this group. Uruguay are not in trouble yet, but the pressure on Matchday 2 is greater because three points now feel necessary.
Before this match, Uruguay had a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses against African teams at the World Cup. Cape Verde became the 17th African nation to ever appear in the tournament.
FIFA had not announced the Matchday 2 schedule for Group H as of June 22, 2026. Updates are usually released seven days before a match.
How to Watch the Replay in Indonesia
TVRI holds the official World Cup 2026 broadcast rights for Indonesia. The Cape Verde vs Uruguay replay is available through TVRI National (Arena Sports Dunia program), TVRI Sport HD for the full match broadcast, and TVRI Klik at tvriklik.com under the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sports menu.
For those who want to avoid spoilers, turn off news app notifications before opening the streaming platforms.
Editorial note: The 2-2 score, June 21, 2026 date, and Miami Stadium venue are valid based on Sportradar data. The identities of the other two Group H teams and the Matchday 2 schedule are still awaiting official FIFA release. The standings table will be updated after all Group H teams complete their opening matches.
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