The Cape Verde national football team scored again on Sunday in the 2026 World Cup, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay, for the second round of Group H, remaining in favorable conditions to access the elimination phase. At the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens, United States, Kevin Pina, through a direct free kick from over 30 meters from the goal, and the recently entered Hélio Varela scored the first goals for the African team in the history of the competition. Uruguay, champion in 1930 and 1950, and Cape Verde have two points, against one from Saudi Arabia, the last opponent of the 'blue sharks', in a 'poule' still open and led by Spain, winner in 2010, with four. The Cape Verde team contained an aggressive start by Uruguay and took the lead at 21 minutes, with Kevin Pina surprising Fernando Muslera with a free kick from a distance, making the ball pass through the disorganized defensive barrier of the opponent. The South Americans grew anxious and struggled to create opportunities, but resurfaced before the interval and equalized at 44 minutes, when Valverde crossed on the left, Sidny headed against the left post of his own goal and Maxi Araújo finished, with a header, free from marking. Cape Verde tried to regain strength in the second half and made it 2-2 at 61 minutes, on Hélio Varela's debut goal, who penalized a defective exit from Muslera, after a late touch from Mathías Olivera. The match followed at a high pace until the end and each team could have scored more goals, especially Uruguay, but Maxi saw a goal disallowed for offside, Brian Rodríguez clashed with Steven Moreira, and Canobbio shot wide. Jamiro Monteiro, Laros Duarte, and Nuno da Costa scored the last threats for Cape Verde, the first newcomer in 24 years to remain unbeaten in the first two matches of the World Cup. The Cape Verde team is now in second place in Group H, with two points, and needs a win in the next match to guarantee qualification for the elimination phase. The team's coach, who was not mentioned in the report, must be satisfied with the team's performance, which managed to hold Uruguay and create scoring opportunities. The next match for the Cape Verde team will be against Saudi Arabia, and it will be crucial for the team's qualification for the elimination phase.