# Celebrating Vozinha, Spence as 2026 World Cup Cult Heroes

The article profiles lesser-known players like Vozinha and Spence who became cult heroes during the 2026 World Cup. It explores their unique stories and why they captured fans' imagination, adding color to the tournament.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/19/football-daily-email-gwc-cult-heroes) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:19:30 GMT
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cape-verde-world-cup-star-vozinha-reaches-agreement-join-chilean-club-colo-colo) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:46:25 -0400