Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha gains millions of Instagram followers after the draw with Spain!

15.06.26 FT World Cup

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When Cape Verde stepped onto the pitch for their first group match of the 2026 World Cup against Spain, few expected them to walk away with a point. But thanks to a heroic performance from their goalkeeper Vozinha, that's exactly what happened—and the internet took immediate notice.

Before the game, Vozinha's Instagram following sat at a modest 50,000. By the time the final whistle blew, that number had exploded to two million.

When the astonishing figure was later shown to the shot-stopper and one of his teammates, both were left completely speechless. The sudden wave of online fame had clearly caught them off guard, turning the Cape Verdean keeper into an overnight fan favorite.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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