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.

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.

After Cape Verde's match against Spain, the heroic 40-year-old goalkeeper tearfully revealed that his mother had not been at the stands, citing a visa issue

Ana confirmed, while speaking to the BBC, that arrangements have been made to let her enter the US and watch her son feature in the summer spectacle

The 40-year-old revealed after the game that the high cost of fees had prevented his mother visiting him in the US during the tournament.

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.