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Nine of ten African nations advanced past the World Cup group stage. Before this tournament, nine different African teams had never done it combined. This isn't an upset story. It's a tectonic shift.
Vozinha Cape Verde goalkeeper went from 56K to 14M Instagram followers after shutting out Spain at the 2026 World Cup. The 40-year-old 'granny' is everything.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, shut out Spain at the World Cup. He plays in Portugal's second division and went from 50K to 8 million Instagram followers overnight.
Spain was -1200. Vozinha made 7 saves. The books won. Here's the exact math on why the World Cup 2026 betting bad beat ruined every parlay from Atlanta to Jersey City.
Spain had 10 shots in the first half and still couldn't beat a 40-year-old goalkeeper making his World Cup debut. This isn't a fluke — it's the 48-team format working exactly as advertised.
