Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made World Cup headlines after the 40-year-old earned Player of the Match in his country's historic 0-0 draw against Spain.
The veteran goalkeeper was emotional after the match as he spoke about his mother being unable to attend due to high visa costs.

Now, after efforts involving FIFA, Cape Verdean football authorities, and U.S. officials, his mother is traveling to join him and could be in the stands for Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

From a tearful post-match interview to a family reunion on football's biggest stage, Cape Verde's epic World Cup journey continues. #worldcup2026 #mtjag

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