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Cape Verde scores first World Cup goal in draw against Uruguay

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Cape Verde scores first World Cup goal in draw against Uruguay
Summary

Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. Kevin Pina gave Cape Verde an early lead with a 30-yard goal, marking the nation’s first in World Cup history. Uruguay responded with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio. Helio Varela equalized for Cape Verde shortly after entering the game, taking advantage of a defensive mistake. Both teams are tied on points, sitting behind Spain in their group.

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By the Numbers
  • •Cape Verde scores first-ever World Cup goal by Kevin Pina.
  • •Uruguay equalizes before halftime with goals from Araujo and Canobbio.
  • •Helio Varela equalizes for Cape Verde shortly after coming on.
  • •Both teams earn two points after two group matches.
  • •Spain leads the group with four points.
Latest Updates
  • 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Fede Valverde’s Uruguay faces tough challenge to progress to knockout rounds following 2-2 draw vs. Cape Verde
  • 2:05 AMBBC Sport — Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay draw
  • 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde score maiden World Cup goal as they hold Uruguay to draw
  • 12:28 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw
  • 12:26 AMTheanalyst.com — Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Stats: Pina Makes History as World Cup Debutants Battle to Another Draw - Opta Analyst
  • 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde pull off second stunning World Cup upset as Uruguay held to dramatic draw
  • 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw to continue dream run
  • 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
What they're saying
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Wow. The continuation of Cape Verde’s fairytale may have serious repercussions for Marcelo Bielsa and Uruguay. The heroics of Cape Verde in holding Spain to a draw mean Uruguay should have been forewarned and forearmed in Florida. Instead, this tiny nation with a population equivalent to that of Bristol embarrassed World Cup aristocracy once more. What fun, what glorious fun. Uruguay now head into Group H’s final game against Spain with their tournament involvement in serious jeopardy. Uruguay had already failed to beat Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde will hold high and legitimate hopes of seeing off the Saudis on Friday. The Blue Sharks are the early story of this World Cup. Continue reading...

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World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain.Cape Verde took a surprise 21st-minute lead as Kevin Pina scored their first World Cup goal from a free-kick, only for Uruguay to strike twice shortly before half-time through Maximiliano Araujo and Agustin Canobbio.

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Debutants Cape Verde scored their first World Cup goals as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw to claim another historic point on Sunday. They had previously held European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their tournament opener last week.

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