Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Reflects on Life-Changing World Cup Stint

Kathmandu. Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained global recognition for his outstanding performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has stated that his life has completely changed after the World Cup.

Participating in a morning program on the American television network CBS, he said that after the World Cup, people have started recognizing him wherever he goes, and he can no longer walk on the streets without attracting attention as before.

'Now I cannot walk on the streets without being recognized. My life has completely changed after the World Cup,' he said.

Vozinha said that the biggest achievement of the World Cup was not personal fame, but being able to make his country Cape Verde known to the world. 'Today, people all over the world know where Cape Verde is. I am very proud of that,' he said.

The 39-year-old goalkeeper, who had a historic performance in the World Cup, also revealed that he plans to play professional football for another year or two. According to him, discussions are currently ongoing with various clubs.

'I will choose a club that wants to sign me for my footballing ability, not for marketing,' he clarified. Vozinha's popularity has also increased unprecedentedly after the World Cup. He currently has 29 million followers on Instagram, making him the most followed goalkeeper in the world.

In this World Cup, Cape Verde put on a performance that won everyone's hearts despite limited resources. Notably, the team did not lose to both World Cup finalists, Spain and Argentina, within the stipulated 90 minutes. By playing competitive matches against both powerful teams, Cape Verde established itself as a rising force in world football. This historic World Cup journey written by Vozinha's leadership will remain in the memory of football fans for a long time.