Cape Verde's national football team achieved a notable result in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing 0-0 with Spain, a team ranked in the top three by FIFA. Cape Verde, with a population of approximately 500,000, is one of the least populated countries to compete in the tournament. Goalkeeper Vozinha, whose full name is Josimar José Évora Dias, played a significant role in this match, making seven saves against 27 shots from Spain, which helped secure the draw. Following this performance, Vozinha's Instagram followers increased by over 5.5 million within 24 hours, bringing his total to over nine million. Vozinha, 40 years old, became the oldest player to participate in a nation's first World Cup match and has been a professional player for nearly two decades, with 91 appearances for the Cape Verde national team since 2012. The team's performance in the tournament remains uncertain, with their next match against Uruguay.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha gains millions of Instagram followers after World Cup match
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha gained over 5.5 million Instagram followers after a 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At 40 years old, he became the oldest player to compete in a nation's first World Cup match and has been a professional player for nearly two decades.
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