Cape Verde's Vozinha prepares for World Cup clash against Uruguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, also known as Josimar José Évora Dias, is set to play against Uruguay in their second group-stage match on June 21. Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, has arrived in Miami after overcoming visa issues, enabling her to support her son in person. In a video message, she expressed gratitude to fans and the efforts that allowed her to attend. Cape Verde's previous match ended in a scoreless draw against Spain, drawing significant attention to the team and Vozinha's personal story, which has captured the interest of followers worldwide.
- •Cape Verde faces Uruguay in a World Cup match today.
- •Vozinha's mother resolved visa issues to attend the match.
- •Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain in their tournament opener.
- •Vozinha gained millions of followers after his previous performance.
- •Team morale is high as players focus on the upcoming challenge.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — 'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out as Cape Verde heads back to World Cup field
"The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. Ana Candida Evora is here now, though — making Cape Verde's story even better. “I want to thank all the fans, everyone who helped in the process, for the support you gave to the team, especially to Cabo Verde,” Evora said Sunday in remarks distributed by FIFA in a video message.
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