It's unlikely that major clubs will come calling for Vozinha despite his heroic World Cup performance. He is 40 years old, after all. The Sporting News dares to dream anyway.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha went viral during his World Cup debut. Who is he? Meet the breakout star.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made his savviest move yet. The 40-year-old keeper all but certainly saved a Lionel Messi goal off a free kick in the 72nd minute because he realized the Argentina great was about to shoot when his teammates did not.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his popularity exploding from around 50,000 Instagram followers to over 20 million after a remarkable tournament run.

In one of the most unusual statistical quirks of the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has remarkably surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in a highly specific metric. Though Ronaldo’s squad advanced to the last 16 and Cape Verde bowed out, this ...

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made 18 saves in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the third most by a custodian aged 40 or above in the tournament. He made seven saves against Spain and eight against Argentina as Cabo Verde crash out in the Round of 32 after a 2-3 loss to defending champions.

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.

The 2026 World Cup has crowned its biggest stars, and among them veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stands out unanimously. The keeper delivered a historic performance, recording an impressive total of 18 saves throughout the tournament,