Cape Verde fairy tale continues as World Cup debutants salvage draw to push Uruguay to the brink (opens original article in a new tab)

Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup Group H match, with the African nation salvaging a point through a second-half equaliser. Uruguay's hopes of progressing are in danger after being held by lower-ranked teams.

• Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup Group H match
• Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser through Helio Varela
• Uruguay's goalkeeper made a mistake allowing Cape Verde to equalise
• Cape Verde's result improves their chances of advancing to the knockout phase