- Cape Verde secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Uruguay in a 2026 World Cup match held in Miami.
- This result follows their earlier 0-0 draw with European champions Spain, marking another surprise for the tournament debutants.
- Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde's historic first-ever World Cup goal in the 21st minute from a free kick.
- Uruguay responded with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio to take a 2-1 lead by half-time.
- Substitute Helio Varela capitalised on a defensive error to score Cape Verde's equaliser in the second half, leaving both teams on two points in their group.
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