Cape Verde Makes History and Remains Undefeated!

Uruguay stumbled again at the 2026 World Cup.

La Celeste could not hold on to its lead and ended up drawing against Cape Verde in Miami, in a result that is already becoming one of the tournament’s biggest surprises.

The draw seriously complicates Uruguay’s position in the group and confirms Cape Verde as one of the great revelations of the World Cup.

Cape Verde Makes History in Its First World Cup

Photo: EFE. Cape Verde World Cup 2026

The African team delivered another shock.

After previously drawing with Spain, Cape Verde repeated the feat against Uruguay, earning a point that feels like a victory and consolidating its role as the group’s surprise team.

The team coached by Bubista showed character, organization, and an enormous ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents.

Uruguay Failed to Close Out the Match Against Cape Verde

Photo: EFE. Cape Verde World Cup 2026

La Celeste controlled several stretches of the match, but once again failed at key moments.

After coming from behind with goals from Maxi Araújo and Canobbio, Marcelo Bielsa’s team seemed to have the match under control. However, specific defensive mistakes proved costly.

The equalizer came after a lapse that allowed Cape Verde to level the score in the second half.

Muslera Blamed for the Equalizer

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The Uruguayan goalkeeper became the focus of criticism.

A poor clearance by Fernando Muslera, combined with a defensive mistake, ended in Hélio Varela’s equalizing goal, a play that completely changed the course of the match.

Nervousness took over the team after that moment.

Final Siege Without Reward

Cape Verde World Cup 2026 – Photo: EFE

Uruguay tried until the end, but without success.

In the final minutes, La Celeste pinned Cape Verde back with crosses, shots, and set-piece plays, but failed to break the resistance of goalkeeper Vozinha or the African defense.

A Completely Open World Coup Group

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The result leaves everything up in the air.

Cape Verde earned a historic point that keeps it alive, while Uruguay is forced to react in the final matchday if it wants to avoid an unexpected elimination.

La Celeste will need to correct its mistakes and win its next match, while Cape Verde will look to close out a dream group stage.

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