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Cape Verde’s World Cup shock is built on LinkedIn recruiting and a 40-year-old star keeper
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First reported by N12 · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Cape Verde stunned Spain 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup, powered by a squad partly built through LinkedIn and a record-setting 40-year-old goalkeeper. Defender Roberto Lopes and keeper Vozinha have become central figures as the group remains wide open.
- 01Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Coach Rui Aguas found Roberto Lopes through a LinkedIn message.
- 03Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, became the oldest player to debut and keep a clean sheet.
- 04Vozinha’s Instagram following jumped to more than 5 million.
- 05Cape Verde’s group remains open after Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drew 1-1.
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N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Cape Verde’s World Cup shock is built on LinkedIn recruiting and a 40-year-old star keeper
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Cape Verde Stuns Spain and Makes World Cup History After Recruiting via LinkedIn
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