Tournament debutants Cape Verde staged another massive upset at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Sunday, fighting back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against powerhouse Uruguay in their Group H encounter. The historic result follows the West African nation’s shocking 0-0 draw against Spain last Monday.
Uruguay initially controlled the tempo, but the resilient “Blue Sharks” rallied in the second half, scoring their first-ever World Cup goals to stun the South American giants. Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira delivered a standout performance, anchoring Cape Verde’s backline for a consecutive 90 minutes to suppress late Uruguayan pressure and protect the equalizer.
With two points from their opening fixtures against elite global opposition, Cape Verde stands on the verge of an unlikely advancement to the knockout stage.
Group H remains highly competitive heading into the final matchday on June 26. Cape Verde will face Saudi Arabia in their final group fixture, where another draw could be enough to secure them a spot in the Round of 32, extending one of the most remarkable underdog narratives in recent World Cup history.
