40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup

Key Points:

• Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made his World Cup debut and helped secure a surprising 0-0 draw against Spain by making seven crucial saves against the tournament favorite.
• This was Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup match, and Vozinha's performance was emotionally significant as he thought of his late grandparents and mother, who could not attend due to visa restrictions.
• Vozinha's professional career began late at age 25, and he has played in several countries before joining Cape Verde's national team in 2012, persevering through doubts to achieve his World Cup dream.
• Despite his age, Vozinha is highly respected by teammates and fans alike, with his Instagram following surging dramatically after the match, highlighting his leadership and impact.
• Cape Verde faces visa challenges for fans traveling to the U.S., with high bond requirements recently suspended too late for many, underscoring broader travel restrictions affecting the team’s supporters.