WC 2026 ⚽ · 16 June 2026

Vozinha: The 40-year-old who broke the internet

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha had 20,000 Instagram followers before kick-off against Spain. By full-time, he had gained 6.7 million more. The 40 year old made seven saves, kept the European champions scoreless, won man of the match, and cried at the final whistle. He woke up a journeyman. He went to bed a World Cup icon.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 12:17

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