# Vozinha's World Cup Fame

> Cape Verde's goalkeeper shares his post-World Cup life.
- Title: Vozinha's World Cup Fame · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Cape Verde's goalkeeper shares his post-World Cup life. Vozinha prefers his pre-fame life over global fame after Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut.
- Keywords: vozinha, cape verde, world cup, goalkeeper, ballon dor, social media, sports, Vozinha's, World, Cup, Fame, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw4gr1vj845vo
- Published: 2026-09-28T12:59:30.031+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vozinha, cape verde, world cup, goalkeeper, ballon dor, social media, sports
## Vozinha's World Cup debut
Vozinha played for Cape Verde in their World Cup debut.
## Fame surge
His Instagram followers jumped from 50,000 to over one million during the game.
## Privacy loss
Vozinha says he has less privacy now with fans wanting photos and autographs.

> I no longer have any privacy, or at least much less than I used to
## Mother's visa
US House leader waived visa fees for Vozinha's mother to attend his World Cup match.
## Fame trade-off
Vozinha prefers his quiet life before fame to his current public profile.

> To be honest, if i were offered the life i have today or the life i had before, i'd choose the one i had before
## Key takeaway

Vozinha prefers his pre-fame life over global fame after Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut.