Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw to remain unbeaten in World Cup
- On Sunday, Cape Verde secured a 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, maintaining their unbeaten status at the 2026 World Cup.
- Kevin Pina ignited the match with a 30-yard free-kick in the 20th minute, but Uruguay's Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio responded with two goals before halftime.
- Capitalizing on a defensive error, substitute Helio Varela leveled the score in the second half, sidefooting a volley past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
- Cape Verde, nicknamed "The Blue Sharks," remain unbeaten after two matches, having previously held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw.
- Final Group H matches on Friday, June 26, will determine standings as both Cape Verde and Uruguay compete to secure advancement to the Round of 32.
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Uruguay was unable to confirm its status as a favourite and lost points in a tense match against Cape Verde.
The Blue Sharks offered a great class match against the Celestial and won a draw (2-2) on Sunday in Miami, which could take them in the 16th final if they won against Saudi Arabia next Friday. In the stands, their fans vibrated with unbelieving joy.
A serious mistake by Fernando Muslera costs Uruguay important points at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After a failed throw and an uncontrolled advance by the Routinier, the recently changed-in Hélder Varela uses the invitation for the 2:2 for Cape Verde.
Cape Verde’s Cinderella run at World Cup stays alive with stunning draw versus Uruguay
One of the World Cup’s best stories continues to march on after Cape Verde scored its first two goals of the tournament, came from behind in order to draw against Uruguay and gave the small nation a legitimate chance at advancing to the knockout stage.
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