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Vozinha, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper, starred with seven saves to earn a 0-0 World Cup draw with Spain, becoming one of the oldest players to debut at the tournament and the heart of a historic upset that boosted Cape Verde’s dream, after he had briefly contemplated quitting before the tournament.
Spain controlled the game with 27 shots to Cape Verde’s 6, but Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and a stout defense kept the sheet clean in a 0-0 World Cup draw. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente called Cape Verde 'clearly inferior' after the match, while stressing the need to keep growing and noting that seven matches remain, with Lamine Yamal expected to play more in future games.
Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha starred in a historic debut, making seven saves to deny Spain in a 0-0 World Cup draw and becoming the oldest player to appear for a country in its first World Cup match, a moment of national unity and pride.
Cape Verde, in their World Cup debut, held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw as 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves; Spain dominated possession and shots but could not break down Cape Verde’s defense, with late chances thwarted and Yamal coming on too late to spark the attack.
Cape Verde hold Spain to 0-0 at halftime in their World Cup 2026 clash, with a disciplined defensive display and key saves from Vozinha. Spain have yet to find a breakthrough, and Lamine Yamal is set to be introduced in search of an attacking spark.