Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha starred with 18 saves, placing him among the few 40-plus keepers to register that many saves at a World Cup, as Cape Verde made a memorable knockout-stage debut. The tiny nation remained unbeaten against Spain and Argentina before falling 3-2 to Argentina in the knockout phase, with Vozinha’s heroics keeping hope alive until late. A Goal.com report said Lionel Messi arranged free World Cup final tickets for four of Vozinha’s family members to attend the final in New Jersey, underscoring a moment of mutual respect after Cape Verde’s run. Vozinha recounted a post-match exchange in which Messi hugged him, urged him to be proud of his people, and then swapped shirts with him, a keepsake he had requested. Separate accounts also cited Messi’s broader generosity, including tickets he funded for relatives of Vozinha and others who couldn’t afford to attend matches. Argentina ultimately lost the final 1-0 to Spain, capping Messi’s World Cup with a high-profile gesture that drew widespread attention from multiple outlets.