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New stars shine at FIFA World Cup in North America

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:03 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

New stars shine at FIFA World Cup in North America

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico features notable performances from new talents. Josimar José Évora Dias, also known as Vozinha, emerged as a standout goalkeeper, drawing attention for his clean sheet against Spain and leading to a surge in social media followers. Ismael Saibari scored three goals before an injury hampered his participation in later matches. Gilberto Mora, at just 17, impressed on debut, gaining millions of followers during the tournament. Johan Manzambi missed action due to injury, while Ørjan Nyland played a critical role in Norway's knockout run. The tournament is still ongoing, with future matches to follow.

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By the Numbers

•Vozinha keeps clean sheet against Spain; gains over 29 million Instagram followers.
•Ismael Saibari scores three goals before injury impact.
•Gilberto Mora debuts at 17; gains 5.7 million followers.
•Johan Manzambi sidelined during knockout stage due to injury.
•Ørjan Nyland crucial in Norway's quarter-final run.

Latest Updates

10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Vozinha, Saibari, Barton etc - The new faces at the World Cup

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane: The World Cup was defined by the superstars of world football. But others also attracted great attention during the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, not only players but also a referee: Vozinha He drove Lionel Messi to despair, frustrated Spain's stars and wrote the story of this World Cup: Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha.
— Yahoo Sports

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