Nuno da Costa (21) of Cabo Verde is challenged by Sebastian Caceres (3) of Uruguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on June 21, 2026. Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesCape Verde got on the scoreboard for the first time in its World Cup career on June 21, and the team’s hope for advancement to the knockout round stays alive.The Cinderella debutant team, which held European Champions Spain to a 0–0 draw last week, survived its second World Cup match with a 2–2 draw against Uruguay in Miami.
Cape Verde Gets First World Cup Goals in Draw With Uruguay
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