As someone who predicted Spain to win it all after looking at the World Cup odds ahead of the tournament, I watched in both disgust and awe as Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made save, after save, after save...
And while that was going on, Vozinha was gaining followers, after followers, after followers...
Starting the game with fewer than 50,000 followers on his Instagram @vozinha1, he gained over 1 million new followers by the game's end. As of June 18, he sits at 13.6 million — and counting.
The darling of the 2026 World Cup returns to action on Sunday, June 21, and we tell you how you can include him in your World Cup picks.
Vozinha vs Spain at a glance
Cape Verde entered their game against Spain as massive underdogs, with Spain at -1000 to win. If you wanted to back the Spaniards at close to even money, you would have had to wager on them to cover -2.5. Let that sink in.
Enter Vozinha.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper stopped all seven shots he faced, leading the game to a draw (+1300). That result also helped those who bet on all four games that day to end in a draw. And thus, the legend of Vozinha grew...
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How to wager on Vozinha against Uruguay
While you can't directly wager anything on Vozinha at Kalshi — one of our best prediction market apps — there are other ways to root for him.
Cape Verde currently has 12% chance (+733) of winning against Uruguay, or you can opt for the tie, which sits at 23% (+335). If Cape Verde has any chance of winning, Vozinha will need to be at his best once more.
Another great way to wager is by predicting Uruguay's total goals for the match. Uruguay Over 1.5 goals - No currently sits at 32% (+212), while Uruguay Over 2.5 goals - No sits at 77% (-344).
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How does Vozinha's follow count stand up to other celebs?
While Vozinha's current follow count of 13.6 million doesn't sniff the Ronaldo's (666 million), Messi's (508 million), and Taylor Swift's (273 million) of the world, I thought it would be fun to look at big-time celebs he has surpassed.
- Kevin Durant (13.3 million)
- Druski (12.9 million)
- Shohei Ohtani (10.7 million)
- Patrick Mahomes (6.7 million)
- Travis Kelce (6.7 million)
- Victor Wembanyama (6.2 million)
- Josh Allen (2 million)
- Inde Navarette (2 million)
- Jalen Brunson (1.8 million)
- Connor McDavid (1.5 million)
The 40-year-old keeper also has at least two more games to play, meaning his popularity will grow. Here are some more celebrities he could pass:
- Kyrie Irving (19.8 million)
- Odell Beckham Jr. (16.5 million)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (15.9 million)
- Tom Brady (15.4 million)
How to watch Cape Verde vs Uruguay
Check out FIFA's official 2026 World Cup website for more information.
| Location | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL |
| Date | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Time | 6 p.m. ET |
| TV | FS1 |
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