Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands meet in Group H with both teams seeking their first win after opening draws. The sides have no previous World Cup history. Uruguay enters on the back of a draw, as does Cape Verde Islands, leaving both squads level on one point and fighting to stay alive in the qualification race. Our model gives Uruguay a 35 percent chance of victory, with a draw at 35 percent and Cape Verde Islands at 30 percent. Neither team has reported injuries heading into Miami. With group advancement still within reach for both, this match carries significant weight—a win could prove decisive in determining who advances from the group stage.