The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cabo Verde set multiple WC records in 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay

Debutants Cabo Verde stunned two-time champions Uruguay with a 2-2 draw in a World Cup thriller. The match saw the oldest starting goalkeeping duo in WC history. Cabo Verde also etched their name in the record books by scoring their first-ever World Cup goal from a free-kick, marking a historic campaign for the nation. This result leaves Group H wide open.