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Cape Verde's Vozinha gains 10.6 million followers after World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:14 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Cape Verde's Vozinha gains 10.6 million followers after World Cup match
Summary

Josimar "Vozinha" Dias, the 40-year-old goalkeeper for Cape Verde, saw a rapid increase in his social media following after a World Cup match against Spain on June 15, 2026. After his impressive performance, which included several key saves, Vozinha's follower count surged from 40,000 to 10.6 million. This leap makes him more popular than several global sports stars, including Patrick Mahomes and Carlos Alcaraz. The transformation occurred within 24 hours of his World Cup debut, attracting widespread attention internationally.

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  • •Vozinha played his first World Cup match on June 15, 2026.
  • •He made several saves against Spain in Atlanta.
  • •His followers jumped from 40,000 to 10.6 million post-game.
  • •He surpassed notable athletes like Mahomes and Alcaraz.
  • •The surge occurred within 24 hours of the match.
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  • 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalie now has more followers than these stars
What they're saying
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Josimar "Vozinha" Dias had 40,000 social media followers on Monday. On Tuesday, he has more than Patrick Mahomes.

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