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Uruguay

5 things about Cape Verde’s historic World Cup scorer Kevin Pina

Cape Verde's midfielder Kevin Pina celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2-2 draw against Uruguay at the Miami Stadium.
Cape Verde's midfielder Kevin Pina celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2-2 draw against Uruguay at the Miami Stadium.

Heat and drinks breaks help smaller teams at World Cup, says Lionel Scaloni

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia giving instructions to his players during the first-half hydration break of the 0-0 World Cup draw with Iran at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 21, 2026.
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia giving instructions to his players during the first-half hydration break of the 0-0 World Cup draw with Iran at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 21, 2026.

Uruguay coach Bielsa flummoxed by tally of 2 points rather than 6

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa insists his team will be at their highest motivation against Spain.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa insists his team will be at their highest motivation against Spain.

Cape Verde coach Bubista dreams big after stunning World Cup start

Cape Verde coach Pedro Brito is seeking a historic berth in the World Cup knockout stage after two draws.
Cape Verde coach Pedro Brito is seeking a historic berth in the World Cup knockout stage after two draws.

Courageous Cape Verde stand tall as Uruguay's World Cup pedigree wilts

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H -  Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde's Helio Varela celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H -  Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde's Helio Varela celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Paul Childs

Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H -  Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde's Kevin Pina scores their first goal past Uruguay's Fernando Muslera REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H -  Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde's Kevin Pina scores their first goal past Uruguay's Fernando Muslera REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Cape Verde's Helio Varela scores their second goal in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
Cape Verde's Helio Varela scores their second goal in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.

World Cup passion trumps Miami heat for Uruguay and Cape Verde fans

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H -  Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 21, 2026 General view inside the stadium of giant Uruguay and Cape Verde flags as the teams walk out onto the pitch before the match REUTERS/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H -  Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 21, 2026 General view inside the stadium of giant Uruguay and Cape Verde flags as the teams walk out onto the pitch before the match REUTERS/Paul Childs

Hydration breaks at World Cup add nothing but take away a lot, says Bielsa

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa gives instructions to Maxi Araujo and teammates during a hydration break REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa gives instructions to Maxi Araujo and teammates during a hydration break REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Cape Verde's World Cup campaign for underdogs all over Africa, says coach

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde pre-match walkaround at Miami Stadium - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Cape Verde players during the pre-match walkaround REUTERS/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde pre-match walkaround at Miami Stadium - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Cape Verde players during the pre-match walkaround REUTERS/Paul Childs

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.