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A big moment for a tiny island nation: Cape Verde gets 1st World Cup goal
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Alanis Thames, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the match and Cape Verde's World Cup journey are available from KPRC 2 Houston.
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation, has achieved a milestone in the World Cup. The country scored its first-ever goal in the tournament. This historic moment came during a match against Uruguay, with Kevin Pina scoring on a free kick.
The goal gave Cape Verde an early 1-0 lead over Uruguay. This development is part of the nation's notable start to its first World Cup appearance. Cape Verde had previously stunned Spain, a tournament favorite, in its opener.
Further details about the match and Cape Verde's World Cup journey are available from KPRC 2 Houston. For more information, readers can visit the Click2Houston website.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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