Nigeria, June 22 -- Cape Verde head coach Pedro "Bubista" Brito has hailed the resilience, unity and identity of his side after the Blue Sharks secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay, moving within touching distance of a historic place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Making their debut on football's biggest stage, Cape Verde have quickly become one of the stories of the tournament. After frustrating Spain in a goalless draw in their opening match, the island nation followed it up with another impressive performance against Uruguay in Miami, keeping qualification for the Round of 32 firmly within reach ahead of a decisive final Group H clash against Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at his post-matc...