22.06.2026 03:20
Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde in the second match of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde, participating in the World Cup for the first time in their history, earned points from Uruguay after Spain. The match was marked by two costly goals conceded by Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
In the second week of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay faced Cape Verde. The match played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami ended in a 2-2 draw.
A STUNNING GOAL FROM CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde found a spectacular goal in the 21st minute through Kevin Pina's free kick from about 30 meters. Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's positioning in this situation became the focus of criticism from football authorities.
URUGUAY STRIKES BACK
Uruguay took a 2-1 lead with goals from Maxi Araujo in the 44th minute and Agustin Canobbio in the 45+6th minute, finishing the first half ahead.
ANOTHER MISTAKE FROM MUSLERA
In the 61st minute of the match, Helio Varela found the net when Muslera came out of his goal, making the score 2-2. No further goals were scored, and Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2.
CAPE VERDE MAKES HISTORY
With this result, both Uruguay and Cape Verde rose to 2 points. It drew attention that Cape Verde, participating in the World Cup for the first time in its history, managed to take points from Uruguay after Spain.
THEY SCORED THEIR FIRST GOALS IN THE TOURNAMENT
Kevin Pina's stylish free kick goal in the 21st minute became Cape Verde's first goal in tournament history. The African nation, appearing in the World Cup for the first time, had drawn 0-0 with Spain in its first match.
UPCOMING MATCHES
In the final group match, Uruguay will face group leaders Spain. Cape Verde, on the other hand, will be the opponent of Saudi Arabia.