Gangtok, July 5 -- He began the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a 40-year-old free agent whom most of the football world had never heard of. He leaves it as the most followed goalkeeper on Instagram, ahead of every superstar shot-stopper on the planet.

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become the most-followed goalkeeper on Instagram, overtaking Thibaut Courtois, after an extraordinary rise during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He started the tournament with roughly 50,000 followers, and his account has now crossed 21 million, with the latest reports placing it at 21.5 million followers.

From 46,000 to 21 Million in Three Weeks The numbers tell a story that borders on the unbelievable. Before Cabo Verde played their first World Cup match, Vozinha's In...