June 17, 2026
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper #01 Vozinha celebrates with his national flag at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Cape Verde at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
The mother of Cape Verde’s breakout star goalkeeper, Vozinha, has successfully been granted a visa to enter the United States.
The breakthrough ensures she will arrive 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 tournament after delivering a spectacular seven-save performance to secure a 0-0 draw against powerhouse Spain—a team heavily expected to rout the tiny island nation in their stunning World Cup debut.
