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Wozinia was named the best player of the Spain vs. Cape Verde match

The 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper made several key saves in a 0-0 Group H opener at the 2026 World Cup.

Filed Monday, 15 June 2026

Wozinia was named the best player of the Spain vs. Cape Verde match

Fozinha was named player of the match after helping Cape Verde hold Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H game at the 2026 World Cup.

The experienced goalkeeper, aged 40, produced a series of important saves as Spain pushed forward throughout the contest. His intervention kept Cape Verde in the game and denied Luis de la Fuente’s side a winning start.

Reports in the wake of the match said his display drew praise from analysts and supporters, with the performance also getting wide attention on social media.

The result leaves Spain with a point from their first game, while Cape Verde take plenty from a hard-earned draw against one of the group’s stronger sides.

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