Vozinha's Mother Gets Visa to Watch Cape Verde's Next World Cup Game After Heroics vs. Spain

The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will now have the opportunity to watch her son live at the 2026 World Cup.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the United States is granting her a visa in time to see Cape Verde's next game Sunday against Uruguay:

Vozinha has already become a breakout star of the World Cup. He kept a clean sheet and made seven saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the favorites coming into the tournament.

The 40-year-old said after the match, Cape Verde's first ever in the World Cup, his mother hadn't made the trip to North America, citing issues with her visa. The Athletic's Pol Ballús spoke to a representative for the U.S. State Department who said there was no record of his mother applying.

"All relatives of players are eligible for visa bond waivers, and the Department is actively reaching out to this player's family to assist with visa services," the official said.

The problem appears to be heading toward a resolution.