Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was moved to tears after masterful game against Spain

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, aged 40, delivered a stunning performance against Spain in their Group H World Cup opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. He made seven saves to keep a clean sheet against the eighth-ranked Spain side, despite the opposition generating 1.78 expected goals, making him the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on a World Cup debut. The emotional Vozinha was moved to tears after the match, which marked a historic moment for the small African island nation of approximately half a million people.