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Cape Verde\u2019s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lynne Sladky)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. \u2014 Cape Verde\u2019s magical start to its first World Cup isn\u2019t over.<\/p>

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The tiny island that stunned tournament favorite Spain<\/a> in last week\u2019s opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina\u2019s free kick. It was Cape Verde\u2019s first-ever goal in the World Cup.<\/p>\n

After Uruguay\u2019s Rodrigo Bentancur was given a yellow card, Pina blasted a shot past diving goalie Fernando Muslera in the 21st minute, sending the Cape Verde fans in an excited frenzy as his teammates hopped on him in celebration.<\/p>

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That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain\u2019s superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha<\/a> , who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.<\/p>\n

After celebrating his squads historic performance in their World Cup debut without his mom in attendance, the goalie\u2019s mom was in attendance<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>

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AP World Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/fifa-world-cup<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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