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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Cape Verde stun Uruguay with another World Cup shock

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  • 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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Cape Verde pull off second stunning World Cup upset as Uruguay held to dramatic draw

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