In the second round of Group H at the 2026 World Cup, Uruguay will face one of the biggest dark horses of this tournament, Cape Verde. In the first match, Uruguay unexpectedly was held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia, while Cape Verde surprisingly drew 0-0 with Spain, making the knockout race in Group H even more chaotic. This match is a crucial battle for both sides, with the winner gaining a significant advantage on the path to qualification.

Uruguay boasts extensive World Cup experience and a strong squad, continuing the tough South American football style of confrontation, with excellent individual skills and attacking firepower in the midfield and front line. However, their first game revealed issues such as a slow attacking rhythm and insufficient finishing ability. Facing Saudi Arabia’s dense defense, many attacks failed to convert into goals. To secure all three points in this match, Uruguay must improve the efficiency of their wing breakthroughs and accelerate their transition between offense and defense.

Although Cape Verde is a newcomer to the World Cup, they demonstrated remarkable defensive resilience in their first match against Spain. The team’s overall formation was compact, with disciplined defending, and midfielders actively filled gaps, successfully limiting Spain’s passing and control system. Facing a stronger Uruguay, Cape Verde is expected to adopt a cautious counterattack strategy, utilizing speed and set-pieces to find scoring opportunities.

The key to the match lies in whether Uruguay can quickly take the lead. If Cape Verde can drag the game into a draw, the psychological pressure will gradually shift onto Uruguay. Overall, Uruguay’s experience and squad depth still hold an advantage, but Cape Verde has proven they are no pushover.

Regarding the predicted score, Uruguay is favored to win 2-0 or 2-1, but if their attacking efficiency remains poor, Cape Verde could once again play the role of spoiler.