“It’s the best moment I’ve ever experienced,” Vozinha reflects on his performance against Spain, which catapulted him into the spotlight

The Blue Sharks’ goalkeeper has become one of Cape Verde’s heroes following his exceptional performance against Spain in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

A few days after Cape Verde’s elimination from the World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Vozinha looked back on the Group H match against Spain, which marked a turning point in his career. The Cape Verdean goalkeeper had frustrated the Spaniards with his spectacular saves.

He forced Lamine Yamal and his team-mates to settle for a goalless draw (0–0). This performance made him go viral on social media a level of fame Vozinha had never imagined.

“Neither I nor anyone else could have imagined that after that match, I’d go viral. But it’s good; it’s very rewarding. It’s the best moment I’ve ever experienced. Fulfilling a dream I’ve had since childhood a dream shared by all Cape Verdeans. And to do it on the world’s biggest stage...”