Cabo Verde draws Uruguay 2-2 in World Cup match
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Cabo Verde and Uruguay played to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group H match on June 21, 2026. Cabo Verde's Kevin Pina opened the scoring with a free kick after 21 minutes. Despite struggling initially, Uruguay equalized when Maxi Araujo assisted a goal before halftime. Cabo Verde's Helio Varela then equalized shortly after coming on as a substitute. With two points from two matches, Cabo Verde remains in contention to advance depending on future results, while Uruguay's future is now uncertain in the tournament's group stage.
- •Cabo Verde earns first World Cup goals and points.
- •Kevin Pina scores Cabo Verde's historic first goal.
- •Helio Varela equalizes shortly after subbing on.
- •Uruguay struggles to secure points in the group.
- •Cabo Verde needs a victory against Saudi Arabia to advance.
- 12:16 AMCBS Sports — Cabo Verde continue magical World Cup, follow up shocking Spain draw with chaotic tie vs. Uruguay
"The World Cup newcomers now have two points from two games and may just be positioning themselves to advance from the group
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