18.06.2026 17:40
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who delivered a historic performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was unable to watch her son's first match from the stands due to visa issues. After US officials stepped in, it was announced that the cost crisis had been resolved and Ana Candida Evora would be in Miami for Sunday's match against Uruguay.
The seasoned goalkeeper of Cape Verde, Vozinha, reunites with his family after a historic performance against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
HIS MOTHER COULDN'T ENTER THE COUNTRY, ACTION WAS TAKEN
In the tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, US officials took action for mother Ana Candida Evora, who faced financial barriers due to the Trump administration's "Visa Guarantee Pilot Program" and was unable to watch her son. US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, after speaking with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced that all necessary fees were waived in line with official policy. Stating that no mother should miss her child's historic moments, Jeffries confirmed that travel arrangements were completed. The process was expedited as the visa team in Praia also contacted the family.
WILL REUNITE WITH HER SON IN THE URUGUAY MATCH
Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, garnered global attention with 7 saves in the Spain match, and his social media following reached 12.6 million in three days. While the visa restrictions applied in the tournament were also criticized by fans from other countries like Senegal, this special decision allowed Vozinha's mother to meet her son in Miami before Sunday's match against Uruguay.