40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup

NPR/AP reports that 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha recorded seven saves to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup, with Spanish fans and players becoming increasingly frustrated as the underdog's defensive performance held firm. The piece is sourced through the Associated Press and published via NPR, a major national outlet with editorial standards, though the article metadata provided contains minimal detail beyond the headline and description—no named sources, quotes, or contextual reporting are visible. Multiple independent outlets (BBC, The Guardian, NBC News, The Athletic) corroborate the match result, Vozinha's save count, and his player-of-the-match selection, confirming this as a significant upset; The Guardian adds reporting that Vozinha was emotionally moved after the match, describing his difficulty affording his mother's visa to attend. Watch for follow-up coverage of Cape Verde's remaining group-stage matches and whether Vozinha's performance elevates his profile or leads to a club move, as well as Spain's response in subsequent matches after the shock draw.