Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw to remain unbeaten in World Cup
- On Sunday, Cape Verde secured a 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, maintaining their unbeaten status at the 2026 World Cup.
- Kevin Pina ignited the match with a 30-yard free-kick in the 20th minute, but Uruguay's Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio responded with two goals before halftime.
- Capitalizing on a defensive error, substitute Helio Varela leveled the score in the second half, sidefooting a volley past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
- Cape Verde, nicknamed "The Blue Sharks," remain unbeaten after two matches, having previously held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw.
- Final Group H matches on Friday, June 26, will determine standings as both Cape Verde and Uruguay compete to secure advancement to the Round of 32.
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