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Cape Verde Records First-Ever FIFA World Cup Goal in Dramatic Draw with Uruguay

  • Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup continues — after holding Spain 0-0, the tiny island nation came from behind to draw Uruguay 2-2 and now has a genuine shot at reaching the knockout stage.
  • Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup goal and late sub Helio Varela ripped in the dramatic equalizer, prompting joyous on-field celebrations.
  • Quirky stat and feel-good moment: the game featured two starting goalkeepers aged 40+ — Cape Verde’s veteran Vozinha (with his mother in the stands) and Uruguay’s Fernando Muslera.
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