WC26
⚽ MATCH 37 • GROUP STAGE
🇺🇾
Uruguay
VS
🇨🇻
Cape Verde
📅 June 21, 202612:00 PM ET🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium

📍 Miami - Key Locations

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65,326
Capacity
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Transit Rating
MIA
Airport
USA
Country

🇺🇾 Uruguay

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #11
  • WC Appearances: 14
  • Best Finish: Champions (1930, 1950)
  • Coach: Marcelo Bielsa
  • Confederation: CONMEBOL

⭐ Key Players

Federico Valverde
Midfielder
Real Madrid
Ronald Araújo
Defender
FC Barcelona
Darwin Núñez
Forward
Liverpool
Luis Suárez
Forward
Inter Miami CF

🎉 Fan Culture

Uruguayan fan culture, though smaller in number, is fierce and proud, reflecting the country's huge footballing legacy (the 'Garra Charrúa' or 'Charrúa Claw' spirit). They use 'bombos' (large drums) and fireworks to create an intense atmosphere.

🎵 "Soy Celeste"

🇨🇻 Cape Verde

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #70
  • WC Appearances: 1
  • Best Finish: Group stage (Debut)
  • Coach: Bubista (Pedro Leitão Brito)
  • Confederation: CAF

⭐ Key Players

Ryan Mendes
Winger/Captain
Karagümrük
Logan Costa
Defender
Toulouse FC
Jamiro Monteiro
Midfielder
Gassman

🎉 Fan Culture

Reflecting its island and diaspora heritage, Cape Verdean support is highly festive and celebratory. Fans are known for using the Creole language and uniting players from across the global diaspora.

🎵 "Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks)!"

🎟️ Going to this match?

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🚇 Getting to Hard Rock Stadium

LIMITED TRANSIT

20 mile drive from downtown with no fixed-route transit. Rideshare or event shuttles.

⚠️ RIDESHARE

Uber/Lyft/DiDi

  • • Book early
  • • Expect surge pricing
  • • Allow extra time
🚗 DRIVING

Drive & Park

  • • Pre-book parking if possible
  • • Arrive 2+ hours early
  • • Expect delays leaving

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Hot & humid June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Miami

💎 LUXURY

South Beach

$300-700

Art Deco & nightlife

⭐ MID-RANGE

Brickell

$200-400

Urban downtown

💰 BUDGET

Miami Gardens

$100-200

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

South Beach
$300-700
Brickell
$200-400
Miami Gardens
$100-200

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🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Hot & humid June. Highs 32°C (90°F). Afternoon thunderstorms likely.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • No rail to stadium
  • Book rideshare early
  • Stay hydrated - it's hot!

🎉 Fan Festival

Bayfront Park

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Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Match 37 | Miami - World Cup 2026