General · 18 June 2026

Vozinha's mum gets US visa for World Cup

After his heroics for Cape Verde, goalkeeper Vozinha will finally get to see his mum at the World Cup. His mother, Ana Candida Evora, couldn't attend due to high US visa costs, but US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stepped in. Fees were waived, and travel is arranged for her to join him in Miami for Sunday's game against Uruguay.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 0:23

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