2026 World Cup: Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw to continue dream run
Cape Verde has advanced to the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, setting a record as the smallest nation to achieve this feat.
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The brief
Cape Verde has officially qualified for the last-32 round of the 2026 World Cup. Reports highlight the team's status as the smallest nation to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
Attention is now turning toward the next phase of the competition. Future coverage is expected to track the team's scheduled match against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
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Quick answers
What record did Cape Verde set?
Cape Verde has become the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
Who is Cape Verde scheduled to play next?
According to coverage from Yahoo Sports, the team is set to face Lionel Messi and Argentina.
What was the result of the match against Uruguay?
The match between Cape Verde and Uruguay ended in a 2-2 draw.
Coverage (27)
- Is Cape Verde in or out of the World Cup? How 3 draws didn't actually impact third-place standings Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Cape Verde, Bosnia-Herzegovina among smallest ever to reach knockouts USA Today · 1d ago
- Cape Verde Is the Tiny Island Nation That Just Made World Cup History WSJ · 1d ago
- ‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina The Guardian · 1d ago
- Cape Verde rejoices as Cinderella run continues into World Cup knockout rounds USA Today · 1d ago
- Cape Verde are smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts, is Messi’s path to final opening up? The New York Times · 1d ago
- Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spot The Guardian · 1d ago
- World Cup 2026: How Cape Verde made history on their tournament debut BBC · 1d ago
- Cape Verde's magical World Cup run continues after draw with Saudi Arabia. Next up? Lionel Messi and Argentina Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts ESPN · 1d ago
- Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round AP News · 1d ago
- Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Live Updates, Score: Latest World Cup News and Goals FOX Sports · 1d ago
- Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia Have Everything on The Line Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia live updates: World Cup 2026 game scoreless in Group H second half The New York Times · 1d ago
- Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup Group H score, commentary, updates & stats BBC · 1d ago
- Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Lineups, Live Streaming, TV Channels, How and Where to Watch In USA & Other Countries Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Saudi Arabia vs. Cape Verde Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match FOX Sports · 1d ago
- Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia in a tense World Cup group clash USA Today · 1d ago
- FIFA World Cup Group H LIVE: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia - build-up, team news & live text updates BBC · 1d ago
- Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 The Guardian · 1d ago
- World Cup 2026: How every team can make the knockout rounds BBC · 3d ago
- Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada AP News · 3d ago
- Cape Verde and Uruguay Fans Swap Jerseys After World Cup Match Yahoo · 6d ago
- Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup stunner The Seattle Times · 6d ago
- Pandemonium in Cape Verde as BBC interviewer interrupted during first-ever World Cup goal Yahoo Sports · 6d ago
- Cape Verde Deserved Better Than Whatever The Hell JP Dellacamera Was Doing Defector · 6d ago
- 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw to continue dream run Yahoo Sports · 6d ago
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