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Josimar shines for his team in 2026 World Cup group stage matches

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Josimar shines for his team in 2026 World Cup group stage matches

Summary

During the opening rounds of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the US, and Mexico, Josimar emerged as a standout player, particularly noted for his performance in a crucial 0-0 draw against Spain. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, previously with Portugal’s Gil Vicente, made seven significant saves, drawing widespread acclaim and social media attention. In recognition of his impact, US authorities waived visa fees for his mother to join him at the tournament. As the tournament progresses, his role could become crucial for his team's aspirations.

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•Josimar makes seven saves in 0-0 draw against Spain.
•The match took place in the initial rounds of the World Cup.
•US authorities waived visa fees for Josimar's mother.
•Josimar plays for Gil Vicente in Portugal.
•His performance has garnered significant social media attention.

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We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico A star was born, at 40, when a player whose highest-profile employers were Portugal’s Gil Vicente, denied Spain’s all-stars in that historic 0-0 draw. His Christian name being Josimar may well have pointed to him being a nascent World Cup cult hero. So huge was his impact that the US authorities, on the orders of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, waived the visa fee and $15,000 (£11,300) bond for his mother, now able to fly in for her boy’s continuing adventures. Seven saves from Spain have made him a global social media sensation, too. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby John Brewin, Billy Munday and Marcus Christenson

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The Guardian SportJun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM
The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)
We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico A star was born, at 40, when a player whose highest-profile employers were Portugal’s Gil Vicente, denied Spain’s all-stars in that historic 0-0 draw. His Christian name being Josimar may well have pointed to him being a nascent World Cup cult hero. So huge was his impact that the US authorities, on the orders of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, waived the visa fee and $15,000 (£11,300) bond for his mother, now able to fly in for her boy’s continuing adventures. Seven saves from Spain have made him a global social media sensation, too. Continue reading...

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