In a remarkable display of skill, Vozinha has been named Man of the Match following a historic performance in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This result marks a significant achievement for the World Cup debutants, who managed to secure their first World Cup point in Atlanta.
Against one of the tournament favorites, Vozinha’s standout performance included seven crucial saves that frustrated the Spanish attack throughout the match. His heroics made him the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his FIFA World Cup debut.
Vozinha’s exceptional goalkeeping not only contributed to what is considered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament thus far but also earned him the prestigious Man of the Match award.