20.06.2026 02:50
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the most prominent names of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is reuniting with his mother. Ana Candida Evora overcame visa obstacles and arrived in the US, where she will watch the Uruguay match from the stands.
The experienced goalkeeper of Cape Verde, Vozinha, who became a world agenda with his extraordinary performance in the historic 0-0 draw against Spain in the first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has reached a happy ending.
MOTHER ENTERED THE USA
The 40-year-old goalkeeper met his mother, Ana Candida Evora, in the USA. Vozinha, who was deeply saddened that his mother could not come to the tournament due to a visa issue, had this problem resolved thanks to diplomatic efforts by US authorities and expedited official procedures.
SHE WILL WATCH THE MATCH FROM THE STANDS
Ana Candida Evora overcame the visa issue, arrived in the USA, and will watch Cape Verde's match against Uruguay from the stands with her son.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
In an emotional statement after the Spain match, Vozinha had said, "I cried after the match. Because I grew up with my grandmother and grandfather, they passed away a few years ago. My mother couldn't be here either because of a visa problem. The procedures couldn't be completed because we couldn't pay the required visa fee on time. I would have loved for her to be here." These sincere words and his saves in the Spain match made Vozinha the most talked-about name of the tournament. The goalkeeper, who had 40-50 thousand followers on social media before the tournament, reached over 14 million followers in a short time.