Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cabo Verde in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match on Sunday at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens.
The result left both teams with two points from two games, as Uruguay sought their first win after an opening draw and Cabo Verde aimed to build on a shock point against Spain. The encounter highlighted the competitive balance in the group.
Cabo Verde midfielder Kevin Pina, a Cape Verdean, scored in the 21st minute with a stunning long-range free-kick for his nation’s first-ever World Cup goal. Uruguayan winger Maximiliano Araújo equalized in the 44th minute by heading home after a Rodrigo Bentancur effort hit the post.
Uruguayan forward Agustín Canobbio then gave Uruguay the lead in the 45+6th minute, volleying in from Araújo’s knockdown. Cabo Verdean winger Hélio Varela leveled in the 61st minute by capitalizing on a defensive error by Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Uruguay dominated possession early but faced a resilient Cabo Verde side that mounted an effective counter-attacking display.
Uruguay sit second in Group H with two points and a goal difference of zero, while Cabo Verde are third, also on two points with a goal difference of zero. Spain lead the group with four points. The draw keeps both teams in contention for the knockout stage ahead of their final matches, though Uruguay face a tougher path.
Uruguay face Spain on June 26 in their final Group H match.