The mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Fosinha obtains a visa to attend the World Cup World Cup 2026 news
Ana Candida Evora and Vosenha will be reunited in Miami for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay on Sunday.
Published on June 17, 2026
Mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha was granted an entry visa House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that she is scheduled to enter the United States in time to attend her 40-year-old son’s next match in the World Cup.
Fosinha and his mother “participated in Miami in time for Sunday’s game,” Jeffries said Wednesday on social media.
Fosenha became an early star at the World Cup after making several saves during a 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites who were expected to defeat minnows Cape Verde.
Ana Candida Évora was unable to travel to see her son because of the cost of paying bonds to obtain a visa to the United States.
After the match, Vosenha said his mother was unable to obtain a visa to enter the United States to see him play.
Jeffries, the minority leader in the US House of Representatives, said he urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to allow it voiceMother to enter the country.
The Democrat revealed that all fees have been waived and travel arrangements have been made to take her to Cape Verde’s next match in Miami.
“I thank Secretary Rubio, the US State Department officials, the government of Cabo Verde and FIFA for working together to make this happen,” Jeffries said.
Cape Verde will meet Uruguay in its second match in Group H on Sunday.
