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Vozinha impresses as Cape Verde battles Argentina in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Vozinha impresses as Cape Verde battles Argentina in World Cup

Summary

At the World Cup, Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper, delivered a standout performance in the match against Argentina, which is currently ongoing. Despite his team facing the defending champions, Vozinha was instrumental in keeping the scoreline close at 3-2 in favor of Argentina after extra time. The 40-year-old's ability to thwart high-profile players like Lionel Messi added to his remarkable tournament. In this single match, he matched the number of successful dribbles as Leroy Sané did throughout the entire World Cup, further highlighting his contribution beyond just goalkeeping. After the match, Messi acknowledged Vozinha's skills by personally congratulating him on the field.

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By the Numbers

•Vozinha made multiple crucial saves against Argentina
•Cape Verde trails 3-2 as extra time progresses
•Match still in progress with potential implications for both teams
•Vozinha has garnered significant attention on social media
•Messi praised Vozinha's performance post-match

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4:49 AMYahoo Sports — 👑 Messi nemesis & better than Sané: Cape Verde hero does it again

What they're saying

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Cape Verde’s performances will surely go down as perhaps the most charming story of this World Cup.The protagonist of this fairytale is undoubtedly Vozinha. The 40-year-old keeper, who now stands at...
— Yahoo Sports

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