Cape Verde's Vozinha gains over 1 million Instagram followers after FIFA World Cup 2026 heroics vs Spain

Cape Verde’s Vozinha delivered a historically crucial performance against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026, earning a 0-0 draw that captivated fans. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for GD Chaves in Portugal’s second division, produced seven saves and was named Player of the Match as Cape Verde frustrated Spain’s attack. His display made him the oldest player to keep a clean sheet on a World Cup debut, while Spain’s expected goals in the match stood at 2.29.

Vozinha’s social-media profile exploded after the game, rising from 20,000 followers before kickoff to more than a million by the final whistle. Casimiro urged viewers to help reach 100,000, and the number continued to climb, reaching 1.5 million at the time of writing. The surge underscores his growing global profile, though Messi’s follower count remains far higher.