Hélio Varela
Tournament Stats
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News
Cape Verde Shock Uruguay 2-2 in World Cup Thriller, Pina Scores First
Cape Verde battled Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami, with Kevin Pina scoring their first-ever World Cup goal and substitute Hélio Varela equalising in the second half after Uruguay had taken the lead.
Cape Verde's Fairytale Continues: Smallest Nation in World Cup Last 32
Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to advance past the World Cup group stage, secured a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia to reach the last 32, sparking emotional celebrations and rewriting tournament history.
Red-Hot Strikers, Errors & Smart Subs: Why 2026 World Cup Is a Goal Fest
The 2026 World Cup group stage averages 2.94 goals per match, threatening to be the most prolific since 1970. Elite forwards, defensive errors, a tricky new ball, and tactical substitutions fuel the goal glut.