Messi's stunned moment

Goalkeeper Vozinha became the most talked-about name in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup thanks to his outstanding performance despite having to face Lionel Messi.

Messi was stunned when he couldn't beat Vozinha. Photo: Reuters .

In the 65th minute at Hard Rock Stadium during the match between Argentina and Cape Verde on the morning of July 4th, Messi broke free but his shot couldn't beat Vozinha. The outstanding save by the Cape Verde goalkeeper left even the Argentina captain stunned and clutching his head in disappointment.

Vozinha's moment of brilliance quickly went viral on social media. One account commented: "Finally someone is giving Messi a hard time." Meanwhile, another fan wrote: "The goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup are truly outstanding."

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In addition to the above incident, Vozinha also shone with an impressive save after Messi's dangerous free-kick in the 73rd minute. The 40-year-old goalkeeper's performance was considered one of the highlights of the match and a memorable moment in his career.

Before participating in the 2026 World Cup, Vozinha had never played in a major international tournament. The 40-year-old goalkeeper currently plays for a club in the Portuguese Second Division, a far cry from the glamour of many of the world's top stars.

Nevertheless, Vozinha proved that class isn't solely determined by reputation or playing environment. Many fans believe that without the 40-year-old goalkeeper's spectacular saves, Cape Verde could have been eliminated in the group stage.

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