The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams such as eventual champion Spain and defending champion Argentina.

FIFA released the Team of World Cup 2026 and it had a couple of big surprises.

Cape Verde and their goalkeeper Vozinha had a memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, despite going down 3-2 to Argentina in a valiantly contested match

Entering the tournament as a 40-year-old free agent with just over 50,000 followers on Instagram, Vozinha left the global stage with a cult following of more than 25 million followers.

The Vozinha-led Cape Verdean national football team received a hero's welcome on their return to the nation's capital, Praia, following a dream run at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.

Vozinha's social media followers count started hitting highs just after a goalless draw against Spain in the campaign opener.

There were goals, drama and Lionel Messi magic. But one of the most unforgettable moments from Argentina's pulsating 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Cape Verde happened away from the cameras.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha emerged as one of the most talked-about players in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 and he was once again in great form during this team's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter against Argentina.

Cape Verde went down fighting against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, but their performance earned them a permanent spot in footballing folklore.

Cabo Verde, with a population of approximately 530,000, became the smallest nation to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, that too on their debut.