Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay
Cape Verde fought to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in Miami, keeping their dream of reaching the knockout stage alive.
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Lamine Yamal lights it up and Cape Verde continue to dream
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Jun 22, 2026
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Cape Verde's Amazing World Cup Story
At 18:05 · chapter starts 16:25
Gary declares Cape Verde the story of the tournament so far — two draws against Spain and Uruguay in the space of a few days, and a goalkeeper who has gone from obscurity to 15.2 million Instagram followers. [1] — Gary Lineker "Cape Verde goalkeeper's Instagram following: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vosinho rose to 15.2 million Instagram followers after his heroic perfor…" 16:50 Joe Hart responds with visible empathy: he felt his heart sink when it looked like Vosinho might have made a mistake near the end (though the player was ultimately saved by an offside flag). Hart explains the goalkeeper's instinct: you don't want to be a hero, you want the game to pass you by, let the hard work accumulate quietly. Unlike a striker who can afford not to score for two games without losing their reputation, a single error for a goalkeeper — especially one riding a wave of global fame — can undo everything instantly. Joe Cole is full of admiration for Cape Verde's overall performance: solid, athletic, forward-thinking. He singles out the image of a substitute crying with emotion when a goal went in as capturing the spirit of the whole story. The discussion turns to whether they can make the knockout stage, with the panel broadly agreeing they would love to see it happen.
Cape Verde's Incredible World Cup Story
Cape Verde have drawn against Spain and now Uruguay, and their goalkeeper Vosinho has gone from unknown to 15.2 million Instagram followers. Joe Hart captures the emotional tightrope every goalkeeper walks: you want the game to pass without incident, but the spotlight is blinding.
Cape Verde goalkeeper's Instagram following
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vosinho rose to 15.2 million Instagram followers after his heroic performances against Spain and Uruguay.
Goalkeepers want no big moments, just safety
Joe Hart explained that great goalkeepers don't crave highlight saves — they want the game to pass without incident so their solid work can carry the result.
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