World Cup: Cape Verde hold Uruguay to thrilling 2-2 draw

Cape Verde continued their fairytale debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, holding two-time champions Uruguay to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in Miami to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
After earning a shock goalless draw against Spain in their opening match, the Blue Sharks produced another spirited performance, becoming the first side from the island nation to score at a World Cup and taking a valuable point from one of South America’s traditional powerhouses.
Cape Verde struck first in the 21st minute when Kevin Pina etched his name into the country’s football history, firing home a superb long-range free-kick for Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup goal.
The lead, however, ...