The Uruguay national football team is in a situation that is not dramatic, but does require improving their performance to advance in the 2026 World Cup. After an uneven debut against Saudi Arabia, Marcelo Bielsa's team is looking to find the best version of Fede Valverde, who barely had a chance to shine in the first game. Bielsa recalled Valverde's best version with Real Madrid, playing on the right, and highlighted that a player like him always improves the game. The '8' of the 'Celeste' will be a starter against Cape Verde and will have to lead a team that did show a more dynamic style in the second half of their debut. As time goes on, the Uruguay national team has insisted on finding a more dynamic playing style, with runs down the flank, one-on-one, and reaching the end line. But to achieve this, of course, they will have to offer the version of the second half against the Saudis, very different and improved from the first impression they left in the World Cup debut. So, the Uruguay national team is focusing on Fede Valverde to advance in the 2026 World Cup. The Uruguayan captain, who played on the right side of the attack, barely had a chance to shine, and Bielsa must find the best role to 'shine' and take advantage of Fede Valverde. The Uruguay national team coach highlighted that a player like Valverde always improves the game, and that he is a player who always influences the team he plays for. The Uruguay national team is looking to improve their performance with Fede Valverde as the key to advancing in the 2026 World Cup. Bielsa's team will have to offer the version of the second half against the Saudis, very different and improved from the first impression they left in the World Cup debut. The 'Fede topic' was brought up in the press conference prior to the game, and Bielsa recalled Valverde's best version with Real Madrid, playing on the right. The Uruguay national team is focusing on Fede Valverde to advance in the 2026 World Cup, and the '8' of the 'Celeste' will be a starter against Cape Verde.