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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
John Brewin, Billy Munday and Marcus Christenson

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

A composite showing Vozinha making a save, Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi celebrating and Julián Quiñones going past South Korea's Hwang In-beom
Vozinha makes a save; Ayyoub Bouaddi celebrates during Morocco’s win over Scotland; and Mexico's Julián Quiñones on the attack against South Korea. Composite: Guardian Design; Getty Images; AP

Vozinha (Cape Verde, goalkeeper)

A star was born, at 40, when a player whose highest-profile employers were Portugal’s Gil Vicente denied Spain’s all-stars in that historic 0-0 draw. His Christian name being Josimar may well have pointed to his being a nascent World Cup cult hero. So huge was his impact that the US authorities, on the orders of the House Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries, waived the visa fee and $15,000 (£11,300) bond for his mother, now able to fly in for her boy’s continuing adventures. Seven saves from Spain have made him a global social media sensation, too.

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