The Cape Verde national football team made history in the 2026 World Cup with Kevin Pina's goal against Uruguay. The Krasnodar, Russia midfielder entered history by scoring the first goal of the African selection in a World Cup. Kevin Lenini Gonçalves Pereira de Pina plays as a midfielder and currently defends FC Krasnodar, Russia. At 29 years old, the player is living the best moment of his career and is an important piece of the Cabo Verdean selection. Formed in the base categories of Tchadense, in Cape Verde, Pina built his career in Portugal. The midfielder passed through clubs like Oliveirense, Anadia, Sertanense, and Chaves before transferring to Russian football in 2022. Since arriving at Krasnodar, the midfielder has consolidated himself in the team and renewed his contract until June 2027. In the 2025/26 season, he played 40 games and scored two goals for the Russian club. For the Cape Verde national team, Kevin Pina debuted in March 2022 and has played over 30 games with the Tubarões Azuis jersey. Before the World Cup, he had already scored in important competitions, such as the African Cup of Nations qualifiers and the 2023 African Cup of Nations itself. Cape Verde's debut in the World Cup had already been marked by a historic result: the draw against Spain in the first round of Group H. Against Uruguay, the selection surprised again and reached its first goal in the history of the competition. Kevin Pina, who plays in the midfield of the team commanded by Bubista, became the first Cabo Verdean player to score in a World Cup, entering definitively into the history of the country's football. The feat reinforces the midfielder's protagonism in a generation that has been leading Cape Verde to unprecedented results on the international scene and dreams of a spot in the World Cup knockout stage. Walking consistently, the Cape Verde national team seeks to maintain the good phase and surprise the opponents. With Kevin Pina's experience, the team can count on a player who has already proven his value in important competitions. The 2026 World Cup promises to be an exciting challenge for the Cape Verde national football team, and with Kevin Pina on the field, the selection has everything to make history. But the team's success will depend on its ability to work together and take advantage of the opportunities that arise. So, the Cape Verde national football team will have to be at its best to achieve its goals in the World Cup.