Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in Miami, in a match with three goals in the first half. The African side opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a brilliant free-kick goal from Kevin Pina, catching Uruguay off guard and putting the South Americans in a difficult position.

La Celeste responded at the end of the first half: in the 44th minute, Maxi Araujo struck the post and, on the rebound, scored his second goal of the World Cup, making it 1-1. In the 45+6 minute, Agustín Canobbio finished off a passing move and turned the scoreline in Uruguay's favor.

The African side found the equalizer in the 61st minute after an error by Fernando Muslera: the Uruguayan goalkeeper's failed clearance left the opportunity for Helio Varela, who did not hesitate to level the score and stand firm once again against the Uruguayan side.

Cape Verde added their second consecutive draw against a world champion in their debut, leaving Uruguay at a disadvantage ahead of their next match against Spain, in which they need to win. That match will take place on Saturday in Guadalajara.

"The Blue Sharks" will face Saudi Arabia, who have only managed one point in the group. The fight for qualification in Group H remains open, and the pressure on Uruguay has increased. "The goal is useless. We have one more match left, we need to win, and that is what we have to go out and play for," declared Maxi Araujo.