Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Cape Verde in an international friendly on June 20, 2026, at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Federico Valverde opened the scoring for Uruguay in the 35th minute with a powerful strike from outside the box.
Cape Verde equalized in the 68th minute through Ryan Mendes, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot home. The match was part of Uruguay's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Cape Verde used it as a tune-up for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Uruguay dominated possession with 62% and had 15 shots to Cape Verde's 8, but were unable to find a winner. The draw extends Uruguay's unbeaten run at home to 12 matches.
