Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha gains 29.4 million Instagram followers
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was one of the main highlights of the 2026 World Cup, gaining 29.4 million Instagram followers. This represents a significant increase in popularity for the player, who had only around 50,000 followers on the platform before the start of the tournament.
Why was Vozinha so popular?
Vozinha's popularity can be attributed to the campaign promoted by CazéTV during the 0-0 draw against Spain in the first round of the competition. The campaign was a huge success and helped to increase the player's visibility on social media.
What's next?
Vozinha's popularity doesn't stop there. The player continues to be one of the main highlights of the World Cup and his popularity on social media only increases. It's likely that Vozinha will continue to be one of the most popular players on the platform in the future.
Ranking of the top 20 most followed players in the 2026 World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 677 million (- +12 million)
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 513.5 million (- +7.5 million)
- Neymar (Brazil) - 467 million (- +12 million)
- Vozinha (Cape Verde) - 29.4 million (+29.4 million)
- Jude Bellingham (England) - 51.3 million (+10.1 million)
Check out the complete list of the top 20 most followed players in the 2026 World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 677 million (- +12 million)
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 513.5 million (- +7.5 million)
- Neymar (Brazil) - 467 million (- +12 million)
- Vozinha (Cape Verde) - 29.4 million (+29.4 million)
- Jude Bellingham (England) - 51.3 million (+10.1 million)
