Cape Verde showed excellent form, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay.

Cape Verde made their World Cup debut with a stunning performance in a 0-0 draw with Spain, and on Sunday night, They went on the field to meet Uruguay. The two-time world champions, coached by Marcelo Bielsa, field players with a wealth of experience, with Fernando Muslera serving as goalkeeper. who is playing in the World Cup for the fifth time But he made a mistake in the 21st minute when Kevin Pina received a free kick from about 30 meters out and immediately decided to shoot. His shot had a slight twist, surprising Muslera: 0-1. Great start for Cape Verde. But at the end of the first half Uruguay pressed hard and Maxi Araujo and Agustín Canobbio fired past goalkeeper Vozinha (who was also 40 years old) to put the Uruguayan team ahead 2-1. In the second half, Cape Verde fought back and in the 60th minute they were able to equalize. On Uruguay's mistake, Mathías Olivera sent a cross to Muslera, who came out of goal to charge. But he didn't come back in time, allowing substitute Hélio Varela to score an easy goal: 2-2. At the end of the game Uruguay struggled to find the winning goal. And there are many opportunities. But Cape Verde held up well. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, giving Cape Verde a chance to qualify for the knockout stages of this World Cup. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Mundial 2026](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/rust-keert-terug-bij-duitsland-na-luchtige-opmerkingen-klopp-en-reactie-nagelsmann) 2. [WK 2026: Kansen van Canada op Achtste Finales bijna Zeker](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/wk-2026-kansen-van-canada-op-achtste-finales-bijna-zeker)