Cape Verde continued their surprising run in the current tournament, snatching a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uruguay today at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Making their first-ever World Cup appearance, Cape Verde now have a perfect chance to qualify for the Round of 32, especially after holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the first round.
Match Highlights and Goals
Despite the huge gap between the two teams on paper, the Cape Verde players put on an impressive performance. They managed to combine defensive discipline with attacking efficiency, proving once again that their results are not just a lucky moment, but a success story worth following.
Cape Verde opened the scoring in the 21st minute through Kevin Lenini. Uruguay then equalized the score in the 44th minute with a goal from Maxi Araujo. Just before the end of the first half, Uruguay took the lead through Agustin Canobbio.
Cape Verde fought back in the second half, scoring the equalizer in the 61st minute through Helio Varela. They successfully held on to the 2-2 scoreline until the final whistle.
