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Cape Verde Goalkeeper Outdribbles Ronaldo in World Cup Defeat to Argentina

Cape Verde Goalkeeper Outdribbles Ronaldo in World Cup Defeat to Argentina
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha in action during World Cup match against Argentina
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha recorded more successful dribbles than Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup during his team's 3-2 extra-time round of 16 loss against Argentina on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

The match took place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

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According to Tribuna, as reported by vietnam.

vn, the 40-year-old goalkeeper twice executed feints inside his own penalty box to bypass rushing Argentine attackers before successfully completing forward passes.

Alongside his footwork, Vozinha denied multiple scoring chances from Lionel Messi, including a spectacular save against a fast free-kick in the 72nd minute.

Match Summary

The match went into extra time after Deroy Duarte equalized for Cape Verde in the 59th minute, canceling out Lionel Messi's 29th-minute opening goal.

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Lisandro Martinez restored the Argentine lead in the 92nd minute with a powerful left-footed shot past Vozinha.

Cape Verde equalized again in the 103rd minute through a curling top-corner strike by Sidny Lopes Cabral, a former Benfica player currently signed with Trabzonspor, as reported by CNN Portugal.

Argentina secured the victory and advanced to the quarterfinals in the 111th minute when Cape Verde defender Diney Borges scored an own goal, according to mapsport.

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