Vozinha, Cape Verde, Hakeem Jeffries, Marco Rubio, United States
18 June 2026
The United States government is helping Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother travel to the World Cup after visa and fee issues kept her from watching his historic display against Spain. Officials say fees have now been waived.
Vozinha became emotional after the Spain draw because his mother missed the match, while the State Department said it was working with her in Praia. The reunion is now being arranged before Cape Verde’s next game in Miami.