MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – For Vozinha, the journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup began with one simple, heartfelt wish: for his mother to watch him compete on soccer’s biggest global stage. By the end of Cape Verde’s historic tournament run, the 40-year-old goalkeeper had turned that small personal goal into one of the most unforgettable underdog stories in modern World Cup history.
Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
