Vozinha's mother will attend Cape Verde's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match after the U.S. State Department stepped in to help resolve her visa situation.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha achieved a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup debut, a feat his mother, Ana Candida Evora, had confidently predicted. Despite her son's heroics, Evora was unable to attend the match due to a visa issue complicated by a $15,

After the Man of the Match performance with seven saves, Vozinha told reporters that he was emotional because his mother was not able to travel to the United States to attend the World Cup. Vozinha said that visa issues and the associated expenses were too much to make the trip happen in time.

The US government is doing its best to ensure Ana Candida Evora is in Miami in the next few days to watch her son play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Dias will be reunited with his mother at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Uruguay in Miami. US authorities expedited visa arrangements after Vozinha expressed his disappointment that his mother couldn't attend his historic debut due to complications.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will reunite with his mother, Ana Candida Evora, after the US approved her visa and waived related fees. The decision came days after the goalkeeper became emotional while speaking about her absence following Cape Verde’s famous draw against Spain.