Cape Verde draws with Uruguay, eyes World Cup knockout stages
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Cape Verde battled to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in Group H of the World Cup on Sunday. This match follows their historic draw against Spain in their tournament opener, positioning Cape Verde third in the group, level with Uruguay on two points. The team needs a win against Saudi Arabia in their final group-stage game to secure a knockout stage berth. Coach Bubista expressed optimism about their chances, emphasizing their ambition to compete at the highest level.
- •Cape Verde holds Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup match.
- •Ranked 63rd, Cape Verde has draws with Spain and Uruguay so far.
- •Kevin Pina scored the opening goal with a free-kick.
- •Cape Verde needs a victory against Saudi Arabia to advance.
- •Eight of the 12 best third-placed teams will qualify for knockout stages.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
- 1:53 AMBBC Sport — One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run?
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach
"Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in the latest stop of their fairytale campaign on Sunday.Cape Verde, ranked 63rd in the world, will head into their final Group H game against Saudi Arabia knowing that victory will secure passage into the next round.
"Cape Verde continued their fairytale World Cup campaign as the African group of islands claimed a 2-2 draw with two-time winners Uruguay in Miami.
"Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 1:53 AMOne of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 1:53 AMOne of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run?
Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 1:33 AMCape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in the latest stop of their fairytale campaign on Sunday.Cape Verde, ranked 63rd in the world, will head into their final Group H game against Saudi Arabia knowing that victory will secure passage into the next round.
- Sky Sports—They've done it again! Cape Verde claim another draw with Uruguay
Cape Verde continued their fairytale World Cup campaign as the African group of islands claimed a 2-2 draw with two-time winners Uruguay in Miami.
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