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Cape Verde do it again. World Cup debutants stun Uruguay to take big step towards knockout stage

World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold Uruguay to a draw, scoring their first tournament goal and nearing qualification.

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This story first appeared in 🇩🇪 German coverage — 2.1 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 22, 02:07 UTC
🇩🇪 German Jun 22, 00:04 UTC · sportschau.de
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 22, 00:23 UTC · CNN en Español

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The brief

Cape Verde has drawn with Uruguay in a World Cup match, securing a crucial point. Coverage notes this is the nation's first appearance in the tournament and marks their first goal scored.

Outlets including BBC News, The New York Times, and ESPN describe the result as a significant achievement for the "tiny island nation" against an established soccer power. ESPN specifically questions whether Cape Verde might have secured a win rather than a draw.

With the point earned, reports indicate Cape Verde is close to qualifying for the knockout stage of the competition.

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Quick answers

What was the result of the match?

Coverage reports that the match ended in a draw between Cape Verde and Uruguay.

Is this Cape Verde's first World Cup?

Yes, multiple outlets identify Cape Verde as World Cup debutants.

Did Cape Verde score during the match?

Yes, reports state the nation secured its first World Cup goal in this game.

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World Cup Cape Verde Uruguay Football Sports

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