Cape Verde's Vozinha Becomes Oldest Goalkeeper in World Cup

In a remarkable match during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper, Josimar Jo Vora, popularly known as Vozinha, made history by keeping a clean sheet in a scoreless draw against Spain. This achievement marked Vozinha as the oldest goalkeeper to maintain a clean sheet in World Cup history, surpassing the previous record held by Italian legend Dino Zoff, who was 40 years and 133 days old when he lifted the World Cup in 1982.

Vozinha, born on June 3, 1986, was 40 years and 12 days old at the time of the match on June 15, 2026. His performance included seven remarkable saves, which garnered significant attention on social media, boosting his following to approximately 50,000.

Vozinha's story is a testament to perseverance and the idea that greatness is not solely reserved for youth, as he continues to inspire many with his achievements at an advanced age in the sport.