Cape Verde's Vozinha and DR Congo's Mbemba shine in World Cup matches
The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament highlighted standout players excluding superstars. Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha gained fame with seven saves against Spain, while DR Congo's Chancel Mbemba secured his team’s first finals point by thwarting Cristiano Ronaldo. Both players have emerged as unexpected heroes in the initial rounds played across North America.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 04:50 UTC
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