Cape Verde stunned the World Cup stage with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, the tournament's defending champions. The match, played at 11pm, surprised fans who expected a lopsided loss. Cape Verde’s resilience and tactical discipline earned them a point, matching their earlier 0-0 stalemate with Spain for the group campaign and fans cheered their effort.

Kevin Pina opened the scoring with a free‑kick that curled past Muslera into the bottom corner, while Telmo Arcanjo produced a solo burst that cut through Uruguay’s defence before earning a booking from Bentancur. Later, Helio Varela, fresh on the bench, chipped over the goalkeeper for a second, distant goal for the team and victory.

Uruguay fought back, scoring twice in the second half, but Cape Verde cycled through ten players as Arcanjo's hamstring injury forced a late exit. The hosts’ defense fell apart, allowing the visiting side to dominate the final minutes and secure a historic result that keeps the Cape Verde squad in the spotlight for the world.

With the draw, Cape Verde remains unbeaten in Group H, positioning them to potentially finish second behind Spain. A solid finish against Saudi Arabia will decide a round‑of‑32 matchup, possibly against Argentina. The African islands have captured global attention, proving that even small nations can challenge football powerhouses for the tournament and fans cheer their.