Vozinha earns MVP honors in World Cup match against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Vozinha, a 40-year-old goalkeeper, received the MVP award in a World Cup match against Spain, which ended in a draw. He made seven critical saves, achieving a clean sheet on his debut, a record for the oldest goalkeeper to do so at the World Cup. This match was significant for Cape Verde, marking their first point in World Cup history. Vozinha's impressive performance has significantly increased his social media following from 300,000 to nearly 1.5 million in a short period.
- •Vozinha named MVP of the match against Spain.
- •Match ended in a draw; Cape Verde earned their first World Cup point.
- •Vozinha made seven saves and kept a clean sheet on debut.
- •He is the oldest goalkeeper to achieve a clean sheet in World Cup history.
- •His Instagram following soared from 300,000 to nearly 1.5 million.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — 📈Vozinha, the star of the World Cup so far
"At 40 years old, he was named MVP of the match against Spain, and his rise in such a short time has been astonishing. His tears at the end of the match against Spain, having been crucial in helping hi...
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