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Cabo Verde defeated Spain with one man—a 40-year-old goalkeeper having the game of his life

Cabo Verde, a country with a population of 5,00,000, chose to trust a 40-year-old between the posts, and he made sure the ball never went inside the back of the net.

Spain arrived as arguably one of the strongest sides at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The European Champions have the strongest pool of goalkeepers in international football, with the likes of David Raya, Joan Garcia and Unai Simon. However, after 90 minutes, Cabo Verde’s Vozinha stole the spotlight. 

Cabo Verde, a country with a population of 5,00,000, chose to trust a 40-year-old between the posts, and he made sure the ball never went inside the back of the net. With seven saves, Vozinha displayed how a goalkeeping masterclass can be a deciding factor in a match.

The football veteran produced the performance of his life in a historic 0-0 draw that felt like a victory for the tournament debutants and a warning sign for Spain.

Vozinha started his professional career at the age of 25 and plays in the second tier Portugese club Chaves. He has won a single trophy in his career (2018-19 Cypriot Cup with AEL Limassol) and has proudly represented his native Cape........

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