Uruguay Twice Pegged Back as Cabo Verde Claim a Point
Uruguay were held to a 2–2 draw by Cabo Verde in a dramatic World Cup 2026 hub Group H encounter on 21 June 2026, with Canobbio’s strike in the 45+6th minute rescuing a point after Varela had put Cabo Verde back in front.
Cabo Verde made the brighter start, and K. Pina broke the deadlock in the 21st minute to hand the Islanders a deserved lead. Uruguay responded before the break, with M. Araújo drawing the South Americans level in the 44th minute to ensure the sides went in on equal terms.
Varela Strikes, But Canobbio Has the Final Word
Cabo Verde regained their advantage when Varela converted in the 61st minute, threatening to hand Uruguay a damaging defeat. With the clock running down, it looked as though Cabo Verde would hold on — but Canobbio struck deep into first-half stoppage time at 45+6 to make it 2–2 and deny Cabo Verde what would have been a memorable victory.
The final whistle left both sides with a share of the spoils and a share of frustration. For Uruguay, a second straight draw will feel like a missed opportunity; for Cabo Verde, leading twice and not winning will sting equally.
Group H Standings
The result means the group remains tightly contested. Spain sit top on 4 points from two games, while Uruguay and Cabo Verde are level on 2 points apiece. Saudi Arabia sit just behind on 1 point, also from two matches. Every point will matter as the group enters its decisive final round. Keep across all the action via the live World Cup 2026 standings as Group H takes shape.