Uruguay and Cape Verde draw 2–2 in World Cup clash on controversial moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Uruguay and Cape Verde played to a 2–2 draw in a World Cup match on June 22. A key moment came just before halftime when Cape Verde’s Telmo Arcanjo collapsed with cramp. Uruguay’s Federico Vinas initially assisted him but quickly let go to join his team's attack, leading to a goal by Maxi Araujo that leveled the score. Cape Verde's coach expressed frustration over the incident, emphasizing fair play principles advocated by Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa. This exchange has drawn significant attention online with varied opinions on the appropriateness of Vinas' actions.
- •Match ended in a 2–2 draw
- •Cape Verde's Telmo Arcanjo suffered cramp
- •Federico Vinas assisted then abandoned Arcanjo
- •Maxi Araujo scored to equalize for Uruguay
- •Cape Verde coach Bubista criticized Vinas' actions
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Just unfair or clever? Furore over this World Cup moment
"After Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2–2 on Monday night, one moment in particular sparked a lot of discussion online. Shortly before halftime, Cape Verde’s Telmo Arcanjo was lying on the ground wit...
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