TRIBUNWOW.COM - Cape Verde captured global attention after holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, on Monday (15 June 2026).
Throughout the game, Spain appeared to dominate Cape Verde in almost every aspect.
In fact, Spain recorded 23 shots with 8 of them on target.
Spain’s superiority was also evident in their ball possession, which reached 62 percent compared to Cape Verde’s 38 percent.
3. His Name Went Viral
The figure of Vozinha, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, instantly went viral following the Spain vs Cape Verde clash.
His name flooded social media platform X for hours after the match.
Moreover, Vozinha’s heroics became a trending topic on various other platforms, including TikTok, where fans and media alike discussed his outstanding performance.
4. Market Value Soared
Renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Vozinha’s market value skyrocketed immediately after the encounter.
Before the match against Spain, Transfermarkt listed Vozinha’s value at 30,000 euros, approximately 570 million rupiah.
Just three hours after his remarkable display, the figure rose to 40,000 euros, or around 760 million rupiah.
Born in Mindelo on 3 June 1986, Vozinha is one of the oldest players to make his debut for his national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His football journey was far from easy.
As a child, he was often underestimated because of his small frame, which many thought unsuitable for a goalkeeper.
However, his physical development changed the course of his life and opened the door to a professional football career.
Vozinha began his professional career in his mid-20s, joining Angolan club Progresso.
He made his international debut for the Cape Verde national team in 2012.
Since then, he has become a cornerstone of the squad and one of the few players to feature in major tournaments such as the African Cup of Nations.
Throughout his career, he has played in several countries, including Cyprus, Slovakia, Moldova, and Portugal.
Currently, he is reported to be playing for the Portuguese second-division club Chaves as their goalkeeper.
At club level, Vozinha made 19 appearances for Chaves in the 2025/2026 Portuguese league season.
During that campaign, he recorded a clean sheet across 1,710 minutes of play.
Cape Verde’s draw against Spain came as one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Cup.
Thanks to Vozinha’s extraordinary performance in goal, Cape Verde proved that even smaller football nations can compete with the giants.
According to FOX Sports, several players and commentators expressed admiration for Vozinha’s ability to maintain top concentration levels throughout the match on Tuesday (16 June 2026).
On the other hand, Vozinha stated that he would continue to work on improving his skills to make the most of moments like this.
“I am now 40 years old, but I only became a professional player at 25. This is a reward for the entire journey,” Vozinha remarked in an interview with FIFA, as quoted by The Athletic (15 June 2026).
(TribunWow.com / Intern from Universitas Sebelas Maret / Meyra)
