Vozinha's mother misses Cape Verde's World Cup debut due to visa issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha performed in his team's first-ever World Cup match, a 0-0 draw against Spain on June 15 in Atlanta. Though Vozinha received acclaim, his mother, Ana Candida Evora, could not attend due to a visa issue. The U.S. State Department is working with Vozinha's family to address the situation, citing a lack of records regarding her visa application. Cape Verde's next match is scheduled against Uruguay on June 21.
- •Vozinha made his World Cup debut against Spain on June 15.
- •The match ended in a scoreless 0-0 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- •His mother could not attend due to visa complications.
- •The U.S. State Department is reaching out to assist with visas.
- •Cape Verde will face Uruguay on June 21.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will attend World Cup after visa issues resolved
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde Goalie Says Mom's 'Visa Issue' Meant She Had to Watch His Historic World Cup Performance from Home
"The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday. Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites that was expected to rout tiny Cape Verde. After the match, Vozinha said his mother had not been able to secure a visa to enter the U.S. to see him play.
"The State Department said it "is actively reaching out" to goalkeeper Vozinha's family to "assist with visa services"
"Vozinha was in tears partly due to his mother not being able to attend his epic performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:31 PMMother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will attend World Cup after visa issues resolved
Vozinha was in tears partly due to his mother not being able to attend his epic performance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:38 PMCape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday. Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites that was expected to rout tiny Cape Verde. After the match, Vozinha said his mother had not been able to secure a visa to enter the U.S. to see him play.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:07 AMCape Verde Goalie Says Mom's 'Visa Issue' Meant She Had to Watch His Historic World Cup Performance from Home
The State Department said it "is actively reaching out" to goalkeeper Vozinha's family to "assist with visa services"
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