Vozinha reflects on rising fame after World Cup draw against Spain

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Vozinha reflects on rising fame after World Cup draw against Spain
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Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper for Cape Verde, helped secure a 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup opener. He was named Player of the Match due to his outstanding saves. Following the match, his social media following surged from 50,000 to 13.7 million. Despite this newfound fame, Vozinha stated he prefers to focus on football and expressed his emotional relief that his mother received a visa to attend the next match against Uruguay. He emphasized the importance of family support during this significant moment in his career.

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  • Vozinha awarded Player of the Match for the draw against Spain.
  • Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a 0-0 scoreline.
  • His Instagram followers increased dramatically after the match.
  • U.S. State Department approved visa for Vozinha's mother to attend next game.
  • Cape Verde plays against Uruguay next.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says he is trying not to focus on his new found social media fame.The 40-year-old was awarded Player of the Match in Cape Verde’s World Cup opener against European cham...

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