Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cabo Verde in a World Cup Group H fixture that exposed defensive fragility despite the hosts' dominance. Uruguay controlled possession at 65% and generated 2.34 xG from 17 shots, yet managed only two goals and saw their goalkeeper save just 50% of the four shots on target faced. Cabo Verde's counter-attacking threat proved decisive: despite 35% possession and 0.86 xG, they converted four of their 12 attempts into shots on target, finding the net twice to earn an improbable draw. The visitors' goalkeeper conceded 1.65 xG but benefited from Uruguay's profligacy in front of goal, with the hosts registering only two shots on target across the match. Both teams deployed 4-1-4-1 formations, yet the tactical imbalance—Uruguay's superiority in territory versus Cabo Verde's clinical finishing—produced a stalemate that neither team deserved based on underlying metrics. Uruguay's failure to convert chances threatens their group progression ambitions.