Cape Verde earns second World Cup draw against Uruguay, becoming tournament's unlikely darlings
France 24—Cape Verde fought back from a deficit to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in World Cup group play, their second draw of the tournament without yet winning a game. Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa lashed out at his own team, calling them 'highly disorganised' after the result. Cape Verde's plucky performances have made them a crowd favorite at the tournament despite their point total.
- France 24 — Cape Verde pulls off another upset at the Africa Cup of Nations; Spain advances after shaky early form
- Forbes — Cape Verde have become World Cup darlings despite not winning a single game
- Bangkok Post — Brave Cape Verde hold Uruguay to a 2-2 World Cup draw
- news.com.au — Uruguay coach Bielsa called his team 'highly disorganised' after the result
- news.com.au — Cape Verde coach Brito: 'We're here to compete'
- NBC News — World Cup voices: Uruguay cedes ground as Cape Verde settles for another draw
- Reuters — Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a spirited performance
- France 24 — Cape Verde fight back to earn a second World Cup draw against Uruguay
- Al Jazeera — Cape Verde fought back to earn their second World Cup draw