Cape Verdean hero Vozinha reunited with mother at the World Cup: visa arranged for match in Miami
The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who stood out for Cape Verde after the stunt against Spain, will see his mother in Miami on Sunday during the World Cup match against Uruguay. Thanks to intervention from American politics, the visa has been completed and the costs have been waived.
Vozinha's World Cup fairytale week continues emotionally. The 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper will be reunited with his mother during his next match at the 2026 World Cup, who can now travel to the United States due to a visa arrangement. She will be in the stands in Miami on Sunday for the match against Uruguay.
Vozinha previously crowned himself the hero of his country with an unparalleled show against Spain. In Atlanta he kept a clean sheet with seven saves and led the World Cup debutant to a historic 0-0 against one of the favorites. It earned him the election of man of the match and an explosion of attention: his followers on Instagram increased from just over 50,000 to over 12 million.
Yet tears were shed after the final whistle. Vozinha said he grew up with his grandparents, who have since passed away, and that his mother could not attend the match because she could not get a visa. The application required a refundable deposit of $15,000, which was not possible in time.
That is now changing. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives, announced that a visa has been arranged for Vozinha's mother to travel to the United States and attend the match in Miami. According to Jeffries, the fees have been waived in line with policy and travel plans are being worked on to reunite mother and son this weekend. Jeffries indicated that he has also been in contact with Marco Rubio about this.
Cape Verde now faces Uruguay in Miami, where Vozinha will not only serve for his country, but also for his mother. The goalkeeper already called his performance against Spain unforgettable; With his mother in the stands, the World Cup fairytale can take on an extra meaning.
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