2026 World Cup: Uruguay and Cape Verde play to 2-2 draw

The Uruguayan national team remains winless in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup after being held to a surprising 2-2 draw by Cape Verde. This match marked a historic achievement for Cape Verde, as Kevin Pina and Hélio Varela, who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv this season, scored the team's first-ever goals in World Cup history.

Previously, Uruguay had drawn 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their opening match. Currently, Spain leads the group with 4 points, while both Uruguay and Cape Verde sit on 2 points.