Cape Verde kept their World Cup fairy‑tale alive in Miami, drawing Uruguay 2-2. Kevin Pina opened the scoring with a curling free‑kick that slipped through the two‑man wall, sending the islanders into delirium. The hosts responded before halftime, but the early lead set the tone for a thriller that saw the underdogs fight back twice. The goal sparked celebrations among the diaspora, boosting morale.

Maxi Araujo equalised just before the break with a header, and Agustin Canobbio tapped in the winner five minutes into added time. Uruguay’s momentum faltered when Mathias Olivera’s errant pass let goalkeeper Fernando Muslera rush out, allowing substitute Helio Varela to score into an empty net. Steven Moreira made two crucial blocks, and Araujo’s late strike was ruled out for off‑side. Uruguay’s fans roared as the comeback unfolded, reviving hopes.

The draw leaves Cape Verde on seven points, poised to face Saudi Arabia with a realistic shot at the round of 32. Uruguay remain on six, needing at least a point against Spain to stay in contention. Both teams now know exactly what they must deliver in their final group fixtures. A win would secure their first ever knockout appearance.