The "Cape Verde Beach Volleyball" team teased "Vozinha" for not joining because he is busy competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On 17 June 2026, the Instagram account instituto_reis, related to Cape Verde volleyball, posted a joke saying "Vozinha," the currently hot-form goalkeeper, will not join the team because he is occupied with World Cup 2026 duties.
"Vozinha" made 7 saves in the 2026 World Cup game where Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) held Spain to a 0-0 draw, instantly making his name known. He now has over 10 million followers.
The post stated, "This year, due to reasons beyond the control of management, technical staff, and even natural forces... Vozinha (@vozinha1) will not be coming this summer to play ball with the Reis Institute. Why? He is off to handle a little assignment called the World Cup."
"We are still trying to negotiate... but it seems for now the World Cup is bigger than our institute. Good luck. You are always a champion as you have always been."
The next match is Cape Verde versus Uruguay on Monday, 22 June at 05:00 GMT+7.