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Cape Verde's Vozinha to wear rival brand boots in World Cup
Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha will wear Argentine-brand boots in the 2026 World Cup. See how his custom design became a national symbol.
Vozinha becomes sensation with custom boots at 2026 World Cup Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is making waves at the 2026 World Cup with his custom-designed boots. The team's number 1 will wear a model from Senda Athletics, a brand with Argentine roots, but adapted with the country's colors and symbols. ## Why an Argentine brand? Senda Athletics, founded by Santiago Halty, son of Argentines, chose Vozinha for his values of humility and perseverance. The goalkeeper, who will face Argentina in the group stage, sees no conflict in using the brand. ## How did the boots become a symbol? Vozinha took the model to Cape Verde, where a local artist customized it with national references. Now, the boots are more Cape Verdean than Argentine, according to the goalkeeper himself. ## What does this mean for Cape Verde? Vozinha's story and his custom boots have become a symbol of national pride. The goalkeeper, already one of the tournament's attractions, now represents Cape Verde's creativity and identity on football's biggest stage.