Social media erupts as Cape Verde score first-ever World Cup goal | OneFootball

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 goal in World Cup history when Kevin Pina opened the scoring against Uruguay in the 20th minute of the first half.

The goal elevated the midfielder, who plays for Krasnodar in Russia, to the status of one of the World Cup’s new fan favorites alongside goalkeeper Vozinha, who kept a clean sheet against Spain and gained millions of followers on Instagram.

Uruguay did manage to come from behind still in the first half, with goals from Maxi Araújo and Canobbio, but Helio Varela made it 2-2 for the final score.

On social media, the feat by Kevin Pina, Hélio Varela & Co. made the whole planet “embrace” Cape Verde once again. At least on social media.

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