World Cup 2026: How Did 'Spider-Man' Vozinha Leave Spain's Attack Powerless?

Vozinha's impressive display helped Cape Verde pull off a shock result at the 2026 World Cup

On a day when La Roja's creative attack constantly applied pressure, the 40-year-old goalkeeper became an impenetrable wall with a series of spectacular saves.

According to statistics from Squawka, Vozinha is the goalkeeper with the most saves from inside the penalty area while still keeping a clean sheet in a World Cup match since 2018. He made six saves from shots inside the danger zone, playing a major role in helping Cape Verde secure a valuable point against title contenders Spain.

But that's not all; Vozinha also completed a total of seven saves in the match. He became the fourth goalkeeper in the last three World Cups (since 2018) to both make at least seven saves and keep a clean sheet. Vozinha's feat of save matches Devis Epassy (7 saves - 2022 World Cup vs. Brazil), and trails only Patrick Beach (8 saves - 2026 World Cup vs. Turkey) and Guillermo Ochoa (9 saves - 2018 World Cup vs. Germany).

Faced with relentless pressure rivalry from Spain, Vozinha had to deal with 27 shots. However, he stood firm with impressive numbers: completing 29 out of 42 accurate passes, making 7 saves (6 inside the box and 1 outside), and also catching 3 crosses from the opponent.

Vozinha's performance became even more remarkable as Spain controlled the game almost entirely and constantly sought to breach Cape Verde's defense. The attacking stars of La Roja faced tremendous difficulties against the veteran goalkeeper's reflexes, positioning, and composure.

The 0-0 draw was not only a historic moment for Cape Verde but also a memorable personal milestone for Vozinha. As a team vastly underestimated, Cape Verde caused an upset with their courageous defensive play, while 'Spider-Man' Vozinha became the most talked-about name after minutes at the 2026 minutes at the World Cup.