In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Cape Verde and Argentina, Cape Verde equalized in the second half, becoming the first FIFA World Cup debutant to score in a FIFA World Cup knockout stage match since Slovakia in 2010.

Cape Verde, participating in the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time, advanced to the knockout stage. In their Round of 16 match against Argentina, Cape Verde equalized in the 59th minute through a goal from Duarte.

According to statistics, Cape Verde are the first team to score in a knockout stage match on their FIFA World Cup debut since Slovakia in 2010.

At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Slovakia, competing as an independent nation for the first time, scored in their Round of 16 match against the Netherlands but ultimately lost 1-2.

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