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Oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on FIFA World Cup debut

Oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on FIFA World Cup debut
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Who
Vozinha
What
40:12 year(s):day(s)
Where
United States (Atlanta)
When
15 June 2026

The oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on FIFA World Cup debut is Vozinha (Cape Verde, b. Josimar Dias, 3 June 1986), who was aged 40 years 12 days when he played for Cabo Verde against Spain in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on 15 June 2026.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became the second oldest player to make his debut at the World Cup, after Egypt’s Essam El-Hadary. Vozinha made seven saves as Cabo Verde defied the odds to draw 0–0 with European champions Spain in their Group H clash in Atlanta.