Uruguay v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 – live

Key events Paradoxically, this World Cup has been the year of high scores – the average number of goals per game is a little above 3.0, a number not seen since the 1950s – and the year of the goalkeeper. Eloy Room of Curaçao wowed Cup-watchers with 15 saves, the most in a 90-minute match since modern record-keeping started (Tim Howard had 16 in an extra-time game to become the most meme-worthy person in the USA for a while). Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand posted a save that will rival the legendary Gordon Banks save against Pele in the just-concluded game against Belgium. And Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, better known as “Vozinha,” has become an international superstar after slamming the door on Spain. Vozinha Will Uruguay manage a way past Vozinha? Will Cape Verde manage a goal of their own? Did you expect to be contemplating such questions a month ago? Contemplate for the next couple of hours right here … Beau will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s what to know about Uruguay and Cape Verde before they meet in a few hours in Miami. Uruguay Marcelo Bielsa has left his indelible mark on this Uruguay team. His 4-3-3 system is built for direct football, allowing his side to press their opponents high up the field and chase the ball at all times. There is no letup in attacking when Uruguay have possession. …