Cape Verde's Vozinha aims for upset against Spain at World Cup
9 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to compete against Spain in the World Cup. Entering the tournament with 81 caps, he has represented his country since 2012. Currently playing for Chaves in Portugal's second division, Vozinha has a diverse club history across various countries. The match is ongoing, with Cape Verde seeking a surprising result.
- •Vozinha, 40, has played for Cape Verde since 2012.
- •He has previously represented clubs in Portugal, Angola, Cyprus, and Moldova.
- •The match against Spain is taking place during the World Cup.
- •Vozinha aims to lead his team to an upset victory.
- 8:00 AMESPN Soccer — Cape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites ...
- 5:25 PMESPN — Cape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites Spain ... then gained 8M followers - ESPN
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde star Ryan Mendes shown teammate Vozinha’s new social media following on live TV, it’s brilliant
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a 'dream' performance in his World Cup debut
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Cape Verde's goalie? Meet Vozinha, whose journeying club history brought him to World Cup
"It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha 40 years to make his World Cup debut. Not even the second-half entrance of young superstar Yamine Lamal could crack the code to get past Vozinha and the Cape Verde defense. Cape Verde, in its first-ever World Cup match, had gotten a point off of Spain, one of the tournament favorites.
"Vozinha became the face of Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut against Spain. The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven saves, including six from inside the box, as Cape Verde earned a 0-0 draw and their first ever point at the tournament against one of the favourite countries to win it.
"Cape Verde GK Vozinha is a 40-year-old journeyman who is now one of the 2026 World Cup's most beloved players.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 21, 2026, 8:00 AMCape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites ...
Cape Verde GK Vozinha is a 40-year-old journeyman who is now one of the 2026 World Cup's most beloved players.
- ESPNJun 16, 2026, 5:25 PMCape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites Spain ... then gained 8M followers - ESPN
Cape Verde GK Vozinha is a 40-year-old journeyman who is now one of the 2026 World Cup's most beloved players.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:08 PMCape Verde star Ryan Mendes shown teammate Vozinha’s new social media following on live TV, it’s brilliant
Vozinha became the face of Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut against Spain. The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven saves, including six from inside the box, as Cape Verde earned a 0-0 draw and their first ever point at the tournament against one of the favourite countries to win it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:57 PMCape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a 'dream' performance in his World Cup debut
It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha 40 years to make his World Cup debut. Not even the second-half entrance of young superstar Yamine Lamal could crack the code to get past Vozinha and the Cape Verde defense. Cape Verde, in its first-ever World Cup match, had gotten a point off of Spain, one of the tournament favorites.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:53 PMWho is Cape Verde's goalie? Meet Vozinha, whose journeying club history brought him to World Cup
Vozinha is trying to lead his country to an upset of Spain.
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