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Vozinha in World Cup dream team

David AFOLABI
Last updated: July 23, 2026 5:26 am
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David AFOLABI
Published: July 23, 2026
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World Cup fans have chosen Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ahead of goalkeepers at the Mundial for the dream team.

The 40-year-old was rewarded ‌for his standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams.

Norway striker Erling Haaland also made the fan-voted ​FIFA World Cup dream team.

Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% after a string of ​impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape ​Verde, taking the place in the team ⁠despite Spain’s Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove, ​which is selected by a FIFA technical group.

Though, he was without a club after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves before the tournament, hemade seven saves as Cape Verde ​held eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw. ​

He also helped take eventual finalists Argentina into extra time ‌in ⁠the last 32.

Haaland captured 27.5 percent of the forward votes after leading Norway to their first World Cup quarter-final.

ALSO READ: We’re not afraid of Argentina-Cape Verde

The Manchester City forward scored seven goals ​in five appearances, ​including a ⁠double as Norway eliminated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 ​before their run ended against England.

The ​duo ⁠feature alongside stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham in the lineup.
Team:
Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde)
Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spain), Lisandro Martinez (Argentina), ⁠Dayot ​Upamecano (France), Marc Cucurella (Spain)
Midfielders: Rodri (Spain), Michael Olise (France), ​Jude Bellingham (England)
Attackers: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), Kylian Mbappe (France)

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