What happened to Vozinha’s 2026 World Cup shirt

The autographed shirt of Vozinha, Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, sold for R$ 65,575 in an online auction held during the 2026 World Cup. The winning bid came from a buyer in the United States, but the auction drew participants from more than 15 countries — including Brazil, where the last local bid reached R$ 8,295.

The shirt in question was the one Vozinha could have worn in Cape Verde’s match against Saudi Arabia, but he did not play in it. Still, the goalkeeper autographed the shirt before it went to auction. The final price far outpaced the prices paid for Manuel Neuer’s match-worn shirts on the same platform. Neuer’s jerseys sold for R$ 13,200 (vs Curaçao), R$ 28,400 (Ecuador), R$ 13,000 (Ivory Coast) and R$ 39,400 (Paraguay).

Why Vozinha’s shirt became a hot item

Vozinha became one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup after helping Cape Verde hold Spain to a 0–0 draw in their tournament opener. His performance drew millions of views on social media and turned the goalkeeper into one of the competition’s headline names. Cape Verde later drew with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia before falling 3–2 to Argentina in the Round of 16.

The auction of his shirt came at the exact moment the Cape Verdean national team was gaining global attention. The autographed jersey was not just a personal milestone for Vozinha, but also a collector’s item boosted by his on-field heroics.

Where to buy match-worn shirts and how to join auctions like this

The auction was hosted by MatchWornShirt during the 2026 World Cup. The site specializes in selling game-used jerseys from players and national teams, with live bidding from collectors worldwide. To take part, users simply create an account and track bids in real time.

Auctions like this one tend to attract buyers from many countries, especially when they involve players or teams that shine at World Cups. Vozinha’s shirt, for example, drew bids from more than 15 countries, underscoring the global reach of the tournament.

What’s next for Cape Verde and Vozinha

With their 2026 World Cup run, Cape Verde showed the world the promise of its football. Vozinha, in particular, gained international visibility and could now attract offers from European clubs or even MLS sides. The Cape Verde national team, meanwhile, is expected to use this momentum to climb further up the global rankings.

Vozinha’s autographed shirt now belongs to a collector in the US, but its legacy — and his — lives on. Cape Verde’s performance at the 2026 World Cup may be just the start of a new era for football in the archipelago.