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Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Uruguay vs Cape Verde meet at Hard Rock Stadium with both sides on one point. Valverde, Ugarte, and a two-time champion make Uruguay the pick at -205.

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Mother of Cape Verde World Cup hero finally granted US visa

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The Independent UK

Hero Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to be reunited with mother at World Cup

Vozinha’s mother will attend her son’s next match against Uruguay after she was finally able to secure a visa to travel to the US

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Mother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US

Hakeem Jeffries, the top US Democrat, said that the visa fees for the goalkeeper’s mother would be waived so she could attend Cape Verde’s next match in Miami

The Guardian - US

‘Don’t panic’: Mikel Merino tells Spain to stay calm after Cape Verde setback

Midfielder says it is important the European champions have ‘humility’ after their disappointing draw against the tournament debutants

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut

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How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensation

Vozinha returns to the pitch against Uruguay after his heroics helped Cape Verde to a historic point, leading to his Instagram followers sky-rocketing into the millions

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10 Photos of Vozinha, the Goalkeeper Who Went From 50,000 to Nearly 10 Million Instagram Followers After Stunning Spain

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's stunning World Cup debut against Spain catapulted him to global fame, amassing over 8 million Instagram followers and highlighting his journey to football stardom.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup: Heavyweights stumble as minnows make their mark on the global stage

Through five days and 16 matches of soccer's biggest extravaganza ever, the underdogs are proving to be very tough to beat. All four matches on Monday ended in ties - the most in a single day of men's World Cup play since 1958 - and all of them technically could…

The Economic Times

Pico Lopes interview: "Third place might be enough, football doesn't always respect the odds, there are upsets – this is the stuff of dreams!" Cape Verde's Irish hero speaks to FourFourTwo

First called up by Cape Verde via LinkedIn, the Shamrock Rovers defender may be the only Irish-born footballer at this World Cup. Spain down, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia await

FourFourTwo

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after Spain heroics

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha has gained over seven million followers on social media since his heroics kept out Spain.

The National (Scotland)

Tearful Cape Verde keeper Vozinha explains why his mother couldn’t watch him at World Cup

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The Independent UK

Vozinha instagram: Cape Verde goalkeeper surpasses 7m followers after Spain performance

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The Independent UK

Cape Verde hero in tears as mother couldn’t afford US visa to watch him at World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper Vozinha kept an amazing clean sheet against Spain but his mother wasn’t in Atlanta to see it

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World Cup 2026 Turned Upside Down: Underdogs Humble Football's Heavyweights In Historic Matchday Five

Matchday Five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw underdog teams like Cape Verde and Egypt secure surprising draws against football giants

The Guardian - UK

After Cape Verde’s heroics against Spain, more great World Cup underdog stories

From Sparwasser being the toast of East Germany to Cameroon’s rumbling of Argentina, the finals are littered with upsets

The Guardian - UK

‘Pico’ Lopes and Cape Verde give Spain’s boys one hell of a neutralising

In today’s Football Daily: the World Cup has some new history boys to celebrate

The Guardian - UK

From Shamrock Rovers to defying Spain: ‘rusty’ Roberto Lopes savours Cape Verde’s finest hour

The Dublin-born defender’s display against Spain drew comparisons with Paul McGrath’s against Italy in 1994 but he says there is still room to improve

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The Independent UK

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after World Cup heroics against Spain

Vozinha produced an inspired performance to keep Spain at bay on Monday

France 24

Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal

Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next…

Euronews

Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn?

The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect.

The Economic Times

No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame

Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.

The Independent UK

Fans in Cape Verde party into the night after historic World Cup debut

Fans in Cape Verde celebrated late into the night after their historic World Cup debut that saw the country pull off a stunner against European champion Spain

The Economic Times

Instagram followers from 50,000 to 5 million in few hours: How to do it, Vozinha style

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global star after an incredible World Cup performance against Spain. He made numerous saves, frustrating the Spanish team. His Instagram followers surged from thousands to millions. Vozinha's journey from a small island nation to football's biggest stage is a remarkable underdog story. This event…

The Economic Times

Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

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