Cape Verde manager Pedru Leito Brito addressed the media ahead of his team's Group H second-round fixture against Uruguay on 22 June at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 MSK. Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain in their opening match, while Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia.
"We know Uruguay's strength. They are another World Cup winner, alongside Spain," Brito said, acknowledging the challenge ahead. The manager emphasized Cape Verde's approach: "Our goal has always been to compete bravely and organizationally, but also without fear. We will play—or at least try to play—in our own game."
Brito identified his team's tactical focus for the Uruguay encounter. "In defense we showed ourselves well. Now we want to improve our attacking play," he stated, pointing to where Cape Verde hopes to progress as the group stage develops.
Cape Verde's defensive shutout against Spain may influence over/under and match-odds markets, as bookmakers adjust pricing to reflect the possibility of another closely-contested, low-scoring affair.