Debutants Cabo Verde managed a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, a former FIFA World Cup winner, at Miami Stadium. Cabo Verde initially took the lead with a free-kick goal by Kevin Pina, but Uruguay equalized just before halftime through Araujo. Canobbio then scored for Cabo Verde, followed by a goal from Varela after a mistake by Muslera.
Uruguay, favored to win, faced a setback as Cabo Verde fought back, with Varela capitalizing on Muslera’s error to score. Despite a late chance by Valverde, Uruguay failed to secure a win. Cabo Verde’s draw boosted their chances of advancing in the tournament, while Uruguay’s hopes are now in jeopardy after being held by lower-ranked teams.
Cabo Verde and Uruguay’s goalkeepers, Vozinha and Muslera, both in their 40s, made history by starting a World Cup game together for the first time. Cabo Verde will face Saudi Arabia in their next match, aiming for a spot in the knockout stage, while Uruguay faces an uncertain future after struggling to secure wins in the group stage.
