World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha honoured by name to new species - BBC Sport

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Vozinha made seven saves against Spain to preserve a clean sheet

After winning plaudits across the globe for his World Cup performances with Cape Verde, goalkeeper Vozinha has another honour - with a newly discovered species of sea slug being named after him.

The small red mollusc was discovered by biologist Jesus Ortea in the Caribbean, and he opted to name it after the 40-year-old star of the tiny nation's campaign.

It now has the name Aldisa vozinha.

Cape Verde are the second smallest nation to ever reach the World Cup finals. Having come through the group stage they took holders Argentina all the way before exiting the competition with a 3-2 extra-time defeat in the last 32.