Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha issues a heartfelt message as his team prepares for a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 tie against defending champions Argentina. Citing the moment as a chance to unite the country, Vozinha speaks in terms of shared identity—“one people, one flag, one heart”—and frames the match as a national dream. Multiple outlets also report that the 40-year-old goalkeeper expresses pride that the Round of 32 appearance has become a reality after Cabo Verde qualified for the knockout stage.
Other coverage focuses on Vozinha’s long-held aspiration to play against Lionel Messi, describing it as a dream for any footballer that has come true for Cape Verde. Following the match, reports also note that Vozinha expresses gratitude for his team’s memorable World Cup run, even though Cabo Verde loses to Argentina in the Round of 32. Additional reporting says Messi offers praise after the dramatic 3-2 extra-time result, including comments directed to Vozinha.
