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Vozinha's mother reunites with goalkeeper at World Cup in Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:08 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Vozinha's mother reunites with goalkeeper at World Cup in Miami

Summary

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrated a milestone moment during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Miami. After a 0-0 draw against Spain, Vozinha expressed his heartache over his mother not being able to attend due to visa issues. Following a public outreach effort that included a GoFundMe campaign and intervention by lawmakers, Ana Candida Evora received her U.S. visa and traveled from Praia to witness her son's match against Uruguay on June 21. The event highlights both personal and political facets surrounding travel restrictions for World Cup participants.

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•Vozinha's mother attended the match against Uruguay on June 21.
•The public raised funds for her visa bond requirements.
•Ana Candida Evora received approval from the State Department after intervention.
•The situation reflects broader travel restriction challenges faced by World Cup teams.

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