Goal and assist, Maxi Araújo carries Uruguay v Cape Verde (video) | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo was once again decisive for the Uruguay national team at the 2026 World Cup. The Sporting player scored a goal and provided an assist in the 2-2 draw against Cape Verde, a result that keeps both teams in the fight to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition.

Cape Verde actually struck first, in the 21st minute, through Kevin Lenini. However, the Lions’ Uruguayan international took center stage even before half-time. In the 44th minute, Maxi Araújo equalized and, already in first-half stoppage time, assisted Canobbio for the comeback by the South American side.

Uruguay’s lead did not last until the end. In the 61st minute, Hélio Varela capitalized on a defensive error by La Celeste and made it 2-2, securing another historic result for Cape Verde on the African national team’s first-ever appearance at a World Cup.

In the 2025/26 season with Sporting, Maxi Araújo - valued at €35 million - made 47 appearances: 29 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the UEFA Champions League, five in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,756 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger scored seven goals and provided five assists.

Check out the goal and assist from the stands:

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