Cape Verde Makes History for the Second Time, Stopping Another World Champion

Cape Verde continues to make history at the 2026 World Cup, securing a remarkable 2-2 draw against Uruguay after previously holding Spain to a tie. This performance marks a significant achievement for the African nation in its debut World Cup appearance.

The match saw Cape Verde score its first-ever World Cup goal through Kevin Pina in the 21st minute, taking an early lead. Although Uruguay responded with goals from Maximiliano Araújo and Agustín Canobbio to take the lead, Hélio Varela equalized for Cape Verde in the 61st minute, securing the historic draw. The team's resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments were crucial in achieving this result against a favored South American opponent.

With this draw, Cape Verde now sits with 2 points in Group H, alongside Uruguay. Spain leads the group with 4 points after defeating Saudi Arabia, who have 1 point. The final group stage matches will see Uruguay face Spain and Cape Verde play Saudi Arabia, determining which teams advance to the next round.