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Cape Verde scores first World Cup goal against Uruguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:07 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Cape Verde scores first World Cup goal against Uruguay
Summary

Cape Verde scored its first-ever World Cup goal during its match against Uruguay on June 21, 2026. Kevin Pina found the net in the 20th minute, delighting fans after the team's earlier 0-0 draw with Spain. Despite this achievement, Uruguay equalized before halftime with goals from Maxi Araújo and Canobbio. Social media reactions have celebrated Pina's milestone as fans rally around the African nation.

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  • •Kevin Pina scores Cape Verde's first World Cup goal in the 20th minute.
  • •Cape Verde previously held Spain to a 0-0 draw in its World Cup debut.
  • •Uruguay equalizes before halftime with goals from Maxi Araújo and Canobbio.
  • •The match takes place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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  • 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Social media swept up by Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup goal
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After holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, Cape Verde continues to thrill football fans around the planet.This Sunday (21), the African nation scored its first-ever goal in ...

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