A Big Moment for a Tiny Island: Cape Verde Gets 1st World Cup Goal
Kevin Pina’s free kick put the debutants ahead and marked their first World Cup goal after a scoreless draw with Spain.
- On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde's first-ever FIFA World Cup goal during a match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, sending fans into a frenzy.
- The tiny island nation of roughly 500,000 became a surprise World Cup success story last week after holding tournament favorite Spain to a scoreless draw in Atlanta.
- In the 21st minute, Pina blasted a free kick past diving Uruguay goalie Fernando Muslera after Rodrigo Bentancur received a yellow card, securing the 1-0 lead.
- Manager Pedro Leitao Brito, known as Bubista, credited the team's grit and character, stating the squad plays for "every child in Africa."
- The Blue Sharks continue their historic tournament run, seeking to maintain momentum in the Miami heat as one of the tournament's most captivating teams.
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Cape Verde wrote a historic page this Sunday at the 2026 World Cup when he scored his first goal in a World Cup. He arrived at the 21st minute of the game against Uruguay, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, thanks to a spectacular free throw execution by Kevin Pina.
Krasnodar midfielder scored with an impressive direct free kick against Uruguay
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A big moment for a tiny island nation: Cape Verde gets 1st World Cup goal
Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week’s opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina’s free kick.
The Cape Verde national achieved the first goal in its history at the World Cup, after Kevin Lenini scored in the Uruguay match.
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