Cape Verde fan erupts live on BBC News as country scores first World Cup goal

Paul Njie was mid-interview with a Cape Verde fan on BBC News when the stadium erupted. The fan, caught off guard, threw his arms in the air and let out a roar as his country scored its first ever World Cup goal – a historic strike against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. The moment, broadcast live, captured the raw emotion of a nation making its mark on football's biggest stage. For Cape Verde, it was a goal that would be remembered forever.