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Cape Verde ties Uruguay 2-2 in World Cup match on June 21

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Cape Verde ties Uruguay 2-2 in World Cup match on June 21
Summary

Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut, tied Uruguay 2-2 during a Group H match on June 21 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Blue Sharks scored their first-ever World Cup goal via Kevin Pina in the 21st minute and equalized again with a goal from Helio Varela in the 61st minute. Previously, Cape Verde held reigning European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw on June 15. The team has gained recognition for its resilient play and determination to compete despite being an underdog.

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By the Numbers
  • •Cape Verde drew with Spain 0-0 in their tournament opener on June 15.
  • •Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde's first World Cup goal in the match against Uruguay.
  • •The team rallied from a one-goal deficit twice during the match.
  • •Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitao Brito emphasized resilience in their performance.
  • •Goalkeeper Vozinha earned recognition for his standout play in the draw against Spain.
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  • 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde Has Become World Cup Darlings Without Winning A Game
What they're saying
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After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks Cape Verde announced themselves in what was one of the biggest World Cup upsets in recent memory. In their first World Cup game, they held a stunned Spain goalless in a remarkable 0-0 draw. The European champions boast players of the pedigree of Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Rodri, and were marked as one of the favourites going into the tournament. But they couldn’t get one over the debutants. Many chalked it off as a fluke, but the fairytale continued in their second game against Uruguay – ranked 19 in the world – with Cape Verde pulling off a 2-2 draw and recording their first World Cup goals. After making history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, they now have the chance to progress to the last 32. Continue reading...

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Without winning a game, Cape Verde has become the darlings of the World Cup. The Blue Sharks have stunned a pair of favored sides with draws.

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