Uruguay

A four-minute corner-heavy sequence created four close-range shots before the opener, showing how one compact set-piece spell could swing the game.

A halftime midfield change gave Nicolás de la Cruz the chance to contribute later, and he became Uruguay's main post-halftime attacking contributor in the record.

Uruguay's halftime double substitution changed its flank personnel, and the replacements sat wider on both sides after the break.

Uruguay's late-game pressure left Cabo Verde enough space to generate seven shots in the final 15 minutes, including stoppage-time attempts on goal.

Uruguay controlled possession and passing in the Saudi Arabia match.

Uruguay's advanced attacking-half occupation coincided with a first-half surge of two goals and 1.55 xG.

Uruguay controlled possession and passing, but the match returned 27 shots and only 1.54 xG.

Uruguay struggled to progress cleanly, completing only 15 of 43 long passes and 1 of 16 crosses while Darwin Núñez saw little service.

Uruguay's late-game pressure left Cabo Verde with enough space for seven shots in the final 15 minutes, including stoppage-time attempts.