Hakeem Jeffries seeks help for Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother to attend World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has reached out to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to assist Vozinha's mother in attending the upcoming World Cup match in Miami Gardens, Florida, against Uruguay on June 21. Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper, captured attention after a standout performance against Spain, concluding in a 0-0 draw. His mother could not attend due to visa issues, prompting Jeffries to advocate for her presence. Vozinha's emotional response to the tie underscored the importance of family during significant moments in sports.
- •Hakeem Jeffries requested assistance for Vozinha's mother to attend the World Cup.
- •Cape Verde's match against Spain ended in a 0-0 draw.
- •Vozinha was unable to have his mother at the match due to visa complications.
- •The match against Uruguay is scheduled for June 21 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
- •A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Vozinha's mother secure a visa.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Vozinha to reunite with mother at next Cape Verde game after congressman steps in to solve visa issues
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Secretary of State Marco Rubio told to help Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mom attend World Cup in US Congress
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Hakeem Jeffries asks Marco Rubio to help Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mom attend World Cup
"Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears after helping his country make World Cup history against Spain, with his mother unable to attend the match due to visa problems. The 40-year-old was the standout figure in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, as the World Cup debutants claimed a remarkable first point on the biggest stage.
"House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the mom of breakout star Vozinha, Cape Verde's goalkeeper, should be at the World Cup.
"Hakeem Jeffries and Marco Rubio came together to make sure Vozinha's mother could attend Sundays game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:22 PMWorld Cup 2026: Vozinha to reunite with mother at next Cape Verde game after congressman steps in to solve visa issues
Hakeem Jeffries and Marco Rubio came together to make sure Vozinha's mother could attend Sundays game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:13 PMSecretary of State Marco Rubio told to help Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mom attend World Cup in US Congress
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears after helping his country make World Cup history against Spain, with his mother unable to attend the match due to visa problems. The 40-year-old was the standout figure in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, as the World Cup debutants claimed a remarkable first point on the biggest stage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:20 PMHakeem Jeffries asks Marco Rubio to help Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mom attend World Cup
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the mom of breakout star Vozinha, Cape Verde's goalkeeper, should be at the World Cup.
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