Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozhinha's mother misses World Cup heroics due to U.S. visa issues
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Pol Ballús
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Summary
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha (Josimar Dias) delivered a man-of-the-match performance with seven saves in Cape Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup. The 40-year-old was visibly emotional after the match, which was Cape Verde's first-ever men's World Cup finals game. However, his mother was unable to attend the match in person due to U.S. visa issues, adding a bittersweet element to his heroic performance.
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· 4 pulledCape Verde's Vozinha says U.S. visa issues stopped his mother from witnessing his World Cup heroics in person.
Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves during Cape Verde's stunning goalless draw with tournament favorites Spain, and was named player of the match.
The 40-year-old was visibly emotional on the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after the full-time whistle, embracing his team-mates for several minutes.
Cape Verde were playing their first-ever men's World Cup finals game and pulled off one of the all-time shocks in the history of the tournament to tie with reigning European champions Spain.
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