Lenini scored Cape Verde's first goal at the FIFA World Cup against Uruguay.

The match of the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup between the national teams of Uruguay and Cape Verde took place on June 22. The Group H meeting was held in Miami, USA at the Hard Rock Stadium and ended in a 2-2 draw.

The score was opened by Krasnodar midfielder Kevin Lenini, who converted a long-range free kick in the 21st minute. This ball was the first in the history of the Cape Verdean national team's performances at the FIFA World Cups. For the athlete, this goal was the fourth in 33 matches for the national team.

Uruguay managed to turn the tide of the game towards the end of the first half: Maximiliano Araujo scored in the 44th minute, and Agustin Canobbio scored in stoppage time at 45+6 minutes. In the second half, Cape Verde managed to equalize the score: Elio Varela scored in the 61st minute.

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