Uruguay vs. Cape Verde at World Cup 2026: TV Channel, How to Watch, Kick-Off Time, Live Stream, Referee, Predicted Line-Ups Uruguay faces Cape Verde in a Group E match at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday evening in Miami, as Marcelo Bielsa’s team seeks a win to advance toward the knockout stages. The match is critical for Uruguay, which drew its opening game against Saudi Arabia. A victory here would position them favorably for their final group match against Spain, avoiding the need to defeat a top-tier team in the final round. Uruguay struggled to convert chances in their opener, taking 27 shots against Saudi Arabia, 10 of which were on target. Their only goal came in the 81st minute, scored by Maxi Araújo. To secure a result against Cape Verde, Uruguay must improve their efficiency in front of goal. Darwin Núñez, the squad’s most prominent attacking player, was substituted at halftime by Bielsa due to his performance, though his starting role for this match remains uncertain. The game will be broadcast on BBC One in the UK, Fox Sports in the U.S., Zee5 in India, and SBS in Australia. ESPN will provide live updates. Kick-off times vary by region: U.S. viewers will watch at 5 p.m. ET, UK audiences at 11 p.m. BST, India at 3:30 a.m. IST, and Australia at 8 a.m. AEST on Monday. The match takes place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, with Norwegian referee Espen Eskas overseeing the game. Cape Verde, known for their resilience against stronger opponents, will likely adopt a disciplined, organized strategy. Their performance against Spain in the opening round—a 0-0 draw—demonstrated their ability to stay compact and avoid fouls. The Cape Verdean defense, led by Pico Lopes and Diney Borges, maintained composure despite limited possession, committing only one foul in the match.#hard_rock_stadium #uruguay #cape_verde #marcelo_bielsa #esp_ekas
