Vozinha reunites with mother after World Cup match in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will reunite with his mother, Ana Candida Evora, after a heartfelt World Cup debut against Spain on June 15. Vozinha expressed his emotions following a strong performance, highlighting his late grandparents and his mother's absence. After a plea from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the U.S. government ensured Evora could secure a visa to attend the upcoming match against Uruguay. Evora had predicted her son’s success, saying he would not allow any goals during the game, which Vozinha confirmed with seven saves.
- •Vozinha saved seven shots in his World Cup debut against Spain.
- •House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened for visa approval.
- •Ana Candida Evora will attend the match against Uruguay on Sunday.
- •Vozinha became the second-oldest goalkeeper to achieve seven saves in a World Cup match.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Vozinha’s tearful World Cup wish brings mom to Miami for reunion
"After a tearful World Cup debut, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will reunite with his mother in Miami.
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