MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 21: Kevin Pina #6 of Cabo Verde celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Watch: Cape Verde's 1st-ever World Cup goal is a free-kick stunner

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Welcome to the history books, Kevin Pina.

The midfielder scored Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal in stunning style Sunday, unleashing a low free-kick from long range that squeezed through Uruguay's defensive wall and gave his team a surprising 1-0 lead.

For viewers in U.S. only:

ABSOLUTE GOLAZO FOR CAPE VERDE'S FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP GOAL 🇨🇻

Kevin Pina with a historic moment for his country! pic.twitter.com/yHUEczi56z
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 21, 2026

For viewers in Canada only:

CABO VERDE HAS ITS FIRST EVER WORLD CUP GOAL!!!

KEVIN PINA WITH A SENSATIONAL FREE KICK, THE PARTY IS ON!!#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/gbAz4UM3Xs
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 21, 2026

Cape Verde is the first team on record (since 1966) to score its first World Cup goal via a direct free-kick, according to Opta.

The Blue Sharks, one of the feel-good stories of the 2026 World Cup so far, began their tournament campaign with an instantly iconic goalless draw against European heavyweight Spain.