Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother receives visa to attend match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to reunite with his mother after US visa fees were waived. Following Vozinha's standout performance in a goalless draw against Spain, US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that his mother's visa has been processed, allowing her to attend the upcoming match against Uruguay on June 21. Previously, financial barriers had prevented her from traveling to the World Cup. Vozinha expressed his emotional desire for his mother to witness his historic debut at the tournament, becoming the oldest player to participate in a nation's first World Cup match. Cape Verde will also face Saudi Arabia on June 27 in Group H.
- •Vozinha's mother receives a visa to attend the World Cup.
- •Visa fees were waived after advocacy from US officials.
- •Vozinha made seven saves in the match against Spain.
- •Cape Verde faces Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 27.
- •Vozinha is the oldest player to debut in World Cup history.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde's Vozinha speaks out after mom granted US visa ahead of Uruguay game
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
- 7:42 PMBBC Sport — Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
- 7:42 PMBBC News — World Cup: Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum - BBC
"Cape Verde goalkeeper and social media sensation Vozinha has spoken out after politicians came together to ensure his mom could travel to the U.S., having initially been unable to acquire a visa
"Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
"Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:53 PMCape Verde's Vozinha speaks out after mom granted US visa ahead of Uruguay game
Cape Verde goalkeeper and social media sensation Vozinha has spoken out after politicians came together to ensure his mom could travel to the U.S., having initially been unable to acquire a visa
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:42 PMCape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 7:42 PMCape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
- BBC NewsJun 17, 2026, 7:42 PMWorld Cup: Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum - BBC
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
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