From $9K to massive paycheck: How the 2026 FIFA World Cup changed Vozinha's life forever

Vozinha is set for a life-changing pay rise after Colo-Colo confirmed a deal to sign the Cape Verde goalkeeper following his star turn at the 2026 World Cup. The 40-year-old, who arrived at the tournament without a club, has agreed to join the Chilean giants on an 18-month contract that will nearly triple his previous salary.

The move caps a remarkable few weeks for a player who was largely unknown outside journeyman circles before this summer, and it underlines how a single tournament can reshape a career overnight.