New Delhi, July 4 -- Nobody knew Josimar Jose Evora Dias, aka Vozinha, before the FIFA World Cup 2026 began in the United States, Mexico and Canada on June 11. On July 4, the 40-year-old, currently a free agent, walks out of the tournament as an undisputed hero, a legend and an inspiration for youngsters in Cabo Verde - the second smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup.

Vozinha in a living legend in Cabo Verde. Along with Ryan Mendes, Vozinha is a national treasure back in the country with a population of just over 500,000 people, as the duo are the only footballers to have featured in all major tournament Cabo Verde have featured in.

Vozinha's story came to light when he single-handedly kept Spain at bay as Cabo Verde earned thei...