{"id":2130,"date":"2026-06-23T00:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/goalkeeper-vozinhas-mom-reaches-miami-after-visa-approval-for-uruguay-match\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T00:05:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:05:20","slug":"goalkeeper-vozinhas-mom-reaches-miami-after-visa-approval-for-uruguay-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/goalkeeper-vozinhas-mom-reaches-miami-after-visa-approval-for-uruguay-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Goalkeeper Vozinha\u2019s Mom Reaches Miami After Visa Approval for Uruguay Match"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha\u2019s World Cup journey took a fresh emotional turn on Friday after his mother arrived in Miami following approval for a U.S. visa, giving her the chance to watch his side take on Uruguay on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vozinha\u2019s mother, Ana Candida Evora, received a U.S. visa and arrived in Miami in time for Sunday\u2019s Group H match versus Uruguay.<\/li>\n<li>Evora departed Cape Verde\u2019s capital Praia after U.S. visa approval was granted following Vozinha\u2019s tearful comments after Cape Verde\u2019s debut tournament draw with Spain.<\/li>\n<li>Vozinha was named Player of the Match in the 0-0 draw against Spain, a performance that helped elevate him into a breakout tournament figure.<\/li>\n<li>Evora was seen at Miami International Airport at 3:53 p.m. local time wearing a pink top and greeting FIFA-accredited staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evora traveled from Praia after the U.S. State Department issued her the visa, a decision that followed Vozinha\u2019s emotional reaction after Cape Verde\u2019s shock 0-0 draw with Spain. In that match, the 40-year-old goalkeeper was named Player of the Match.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the arrival, Vozinha said he was thrilled that his mother could finally see him play at the World Cup in person. Even with the family reunion nearing, he stressed that his team\u2019s focus must remain on the football ahead as Cape Verde aim to move closer to the knockout places.<\/p>\n<p>Evora emerged from the arrivals hall at Miami International Airport at 3:53 p.m. local time, dressed in a pink shirt. She smiled as she greeted members of staff wearing FIFA accreditation.<\/p>\n<p>With FIFA and airport personnel nearby, Evora made her way through a small group of waiting reporters before stepping into an elevator to continue her trip and reunite with her son. The meeting is expected to come ahead of Sunday\u2019s Group H clash with Uruguay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to wish him good luck and a good match,\u201d Evora said.<\/p>\n<p>It remained unclear whether she would immediately make a five-hour drive to Tampa\u2014where her son has been staying before the game\u2014or whether she would wait until Sunday to be reunited with him.<\/p>\n<p>Vozinha\u2019s performances have drawn growing admiration since Cape Verde\u2019s early tournament moments, particularly his standout showing against Spain. His heroics in that match helped position him among the competition\u2019s breakout players.<\/p>\n<p>Attention intensified further after the final whistle in that Spain game, when Vozinha broke down in tears while explaining that his grandparents, who raised him, had died. 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