India, June 23 -- While many had different teams pegged as potential dark horses ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the spotlight has increasingly shifted to one surprise package: the African nation of Cape Verde.

Their impressive run has captured widespread attention and excitement, with much of the credit going to goalkeeper Vozinha, whose heroic and commanding performances have played a key role in their rise.

Off the field, another major highlight came from Vozinha, who entered the tournament with fewer than 100,000 Instagram followers but saw his popularity skyrocket during the Spain vs Cape Verde clash, crossing the one-million mark within hours.

Remarkably, his rapid rise did not stop there. Within a short span, he reportedly surpasse...