Cabo Verde stun Uruguay with historic World Cup point

Cabo Verde hold Uruguay to thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw (Pics: AFP) Mid-Day Sports By Atharva Upasani Published Jun 22, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Cabo Verde produced a clinical performance to hold two-time champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Cabo Verde made history in the 21st minute when Kevin Pina scored the nation`s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Uruguay responded strongly and scored late in the first half when Maximiliano Araujo equalised in the 44th minute to restore parity [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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