Vozinha rises from unknown keeper to global star at 2026 World Cup

Vozinha entered the tournament with 50,000 Instagram followers and left with 29 million after leading Cape Verde to an unbeaten group stage.

• Vozinha made seven saves in Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spain, the team's first World Cup match.
• Cape Verde finished the group stage undefeated with draws against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
• Vozinha saved eight shots, including three from Lionel Messi, in a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina in the round of 16.
• Vozinha said he was told his Instagram follower count had risen to half a million after the Spain match.