FIFA World Cup 2026: Uruguay vs Cabo Verde — Elio Varela equalizes in 61st minute, score 2–2
The score is currently 2–2 in the World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde. Cape Verde forward Elio Varela equalized in the 61st minute.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H second round match between Uruguay and Cabo Verde continues at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (USA). Espen Eskas from Norway is acting as the main referee for this match. The score is currently tied at 2–2.
The scoring sequence went like this: In the 21st minute, Kevin Leni scored the first goal for Cabo Verde to put his team ahead (0–1). Uruguay defender Maximiliano Araujo equalized in the 44th minute before half time (1–1). And then at the 45+6th minute of the first half injury time, midfielder Agustin Canobio scored another goal to give Uruguay the lead (2–1). In the 61st minute of the second half, Cape Verde forward Elio Varela scored a crucial equalizer to level the score at 2–2.
In the first round, Uruguay drew 1–1 with Saudi Arabia, while Cabo Verde grabbed the points with a sensational 0–0 draw against Spain.
The final (third) round matches in the group stage will be played on June 27: Uruguay vs Spain, Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia. These results will decide the battle for the top spots in Group H.
The group stage of this World Cup will run from June 11 to 27. Each team plays one match against the other teams in its group. The top two teams in each group enter the knockout stage; Additionally, the eight best performing third place teams will also qualify for the prequarters.