Uruguay and Cape Verde draw 2-2 in World Cup 2026 group H match

In the Group H stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay and Cape Verde played to a 2‑2 draw at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The African side, which previously secured a goalless draw against Spain, opened the match by taking the lead, but Uruguay equalised twice through a quick two‑goal burst before Cape Verde levelled in the second half.

The encounter sparked controversy when Uruguay forward Federico Viñas continued an attack after a Cape Verde player, Telmo Arcanjona, appeared injured on the field. Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão Brito, known as Bubista, said after the game, "Tento incident ma veľmi nahneval" (This incident made me very angry). Both teams now sit on two points, keeping their hopes alive for a knockout‑stage spot.

Uruguay entered the tournament with a 1‑1 draw against Saudi Arabia, while Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha received notable attention for his performance. The result adds to the surprising developments of the early tournament and leaves the group tightly contested.