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A big moment for a tiny island nation: Cape Verde gets 1st World Cup goal
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Alanis Thames, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the match and Cape Verde's progress in the World Cup can be found on KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
A significant milestone has been achieved by the island nation of Cape Verde in the World Cup. The country scored its first-ever goal in the tournament. This goal was scored from a free kick by Kevin Pina, giving Cape Verde an early lead over Uruguay.
Cape Verde's performance in the World Cup has been notable so far, having stunned Spain in their opener. The match against Uruguay is a continuation of their impressive start. Further details about the match and Cape Verde's progress in the World Cup can be found on KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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