The heat was unavoidable in Miami, but so was the excitement surrounding Cabo Verde.

Hours before the Blue Sharks battled from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday, supporters were already gathering outside the stadium under temperatures that climbed to 30 degrees Celsius.

Water bottles, handheld fans and sunscreen became essential items for many spectators. Others searched for patches of shade while waiting to enter the venue, knowing they would be spending much of the afternoon in the Florida sun.

The difficult conditions did little to dampen the mood.

Fans draped in Cabo Verde flags sang, danced and posed for photos, embracing another opportunity to watch the Atlantic island nation continue its remarkable first FIFA World Cup campaign.

The weather has become one of the major talking points at the expanded 48-team tournament, with players and coaches voicing concerns about how heat and humidity could affect performance.

Supporters, however, appeared unfazed.

For many, the chance to watch Cabo Verde share the stage with two-time World Cup champion Uruguay was more than enough reason to endure the uncomfortable conditions.

Their enthusiasm was rewarded.

After Kevin Pina scored the African side's first-ever World Cup goal and Helio Varela struck a second-half equalizer, celebrations erupted around the stadium as the Blue Sharks earned another memorable result.

Two matches into its debut appearance at international football's highest level, Cabo Verde remains unbeaten and firmly in the hunt for a place in the knockout phase.

And under Miami's blazing sun, its fans made sure the world knew they were enjoying every minute of the journey.