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MLS·PREVIEW·June 21, 2026 11:26 PM ET

Steven Moreira starts for Cabo Verde against Uruguay in second World Cup group match

Crew's Moreira anchors Cabo Verde's World Cup push.

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Steven's ready to shine again 💪 Steven Moreira starts for Cabo Verde in their second World Cup Group Stage match agains

What happened: Steven Moreira is named in Cabo Verde's starting lineup for the team's second World Cup group stage match against Uruguay, scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. The fixture comes early in the Blue Sharks' debut tournament run.

Why it matters: A positive result against Uruguay would bolster Cabo Verde's hopes of advancing from the group in the nation's first World Cup appearance. Moreira's place in the back line is central to how the side handles one of the group's more experienced attacking units.

By the numbers: Cabo Verde opened its first World Cup with a historic scoreless draw against Spain, taking a point from the same debut run that began with a goalless draw against Spain.

What to watch: Watch whether Cabo Verde can build on its opening point and whether Moreira holds his starting role as the group stage continues.

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