Uruguay v Cabo Verde - World Cup live updates and latest as Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio give former winners lead after Kevin Pina's shock opener
Cabo Verde secured a surprising 2-2 draw against Uruguay in a 2026 World Cup group stage match held in Miami. The result keeps Cabo Verde's hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive, while Uruguay must now avoid defeat against Spain to progress.
Why it matters
The performance of underdog teams like Cabo Verde highlights the competitive volatility introduced by the expanded World Cup format.
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The report is a standard sports match summary focusing on game statistics and tournament implications.
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