Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha cleared of glaucoma as team pursues World Cup knockout

Cabo Verde goalkeeper "Vozinha" does not suffer from glaucoma; the visible spot on his eye is a benign pterygium, a tissue growth common among people exposed to sun and wind. The condition can cause irritation but does not threaten vision if monitored, and treatment ranges from lubricating eye drops to surgery when necessary.

In the final group match of the 2026 World Cup, Vozinha’s national team faces Saudi Arabia. With two points from two draws and remaining unbeaten, a draw would send Cabo Verde to the knockout stage for the first time in its history, provided Uruguay loses to Spain. A win would also secure advancement regardless of other results.