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Sports · 21 June 2026

Underdog Cape Verde play Uruguay Sunday

Underdog Cape Verde play Uruguay Sunday

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Cape Verde, a small island nation, surprised many by drawing with Spain in their first World Cup game. The Blue Sharks, as they're known, will face Uruguay in Miami on Sunday, still seen as underdogs in Group H. Uruguay is one of two former World Cup winning teams in their group, alongside Spain.

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