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Vozinha's father surprises reporter with heartfelt message before Argentina match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:03 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Vozinha's father surprises reporter with heartfelt message before Argentina match

Summary

Ahead of the match against Argentina, Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha received a surprise message from his father, expressing immense pride in his son's achievements during the World Cup. Vozinha's impressive performances have kept Cape Verde competitive, most with eight saves against Argentina, forcing the game into extra time before a narrow 3-2 loss. Cape Verde reached the knockout stage for the first time in history, illustrating their competitive spirit against major football nations. Following this tournament, Vozinha's popularity surged, with his social media following skyrocketing after each match, marking a significant moment for Cape Verdean football.

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By the Numbers

•Vozinha made eight saves in the match against Argentina.
•Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 unbeaten in the tournament.
•Vozinha's father expressed pride just before facing Argentina.
•Following the tournament, Vozinha's Instagram followers grew from 50,000 to 17.6 million.
•Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage.

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4:03 AMYahoo Sports — VIDEO: Cape Verde’s Goalkeeper Vozinha’s Father Surprises Reporter With a Special Message for His Son

What they're saying

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Football produces beautiful moments, and some of those come at unexpected times. In the win over Uruguay, Vozinha’s mother, who initially faced VISA issues, brought out the flag, wearing his jersey to show support.
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