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Cape Verde secured a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping their historic debut tournament run alive with two points from two matches.
The island nation, one of the smallest countries in the 48-team field, came from behind twice to level the score. A win over Saudi Arabia on Friday would put Cape Verde into the Round of 32.
What a Group Stage Draw Means in World Cup Terms In the World Cup group stage, a draw earns a team one point.
Cape Verde entered Sunday's match having already drawn their opening game against Spain, picking up their first-ever point in a World Cup.
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