Cape Verde Draw With Uruguay, Near Knockouts

This result is part of an amazing story. Cape Verde is a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean with about 525,000 people. It is the country's first World Cup. In its first game, Cape Verde also drew 0-0 with Spain, a much stronger team. The team is now 63rd in the world rankings. The coach said the team shows that small, poorer countries can play against the best.

Cape Verde are now third in Group H. They have two points, the same as Uruguay. They have not lost in two games. No new World Cup team had done this since Senegal in 2002. Their last group game is against Saudi Arabia. A win would take them into the next round. They could also go through with a draw if Spain beats Uruguay.