The mother of one of this year's World Cup's breakout stars will now be able to travel to the U.S.
June 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe mother of one of this year's World Cup's breakout stars will now be able to travel to the U.S. to see her son play.
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, has become an unexpected hero: The 40-year-old’s saves against Spain in the teams' matchup Monday led his country to a historic tie. He was in tears at the final whistle, and said that was in part because his mother couldn’t be there because of the cost of a visa.
Cape Verde is among the dozens of countries whose citizens face bonds of up to $15,000 to secure a U.S. visa.
But House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and announced that Vozinha’s mom will be able to travel to Miami to see his son play Uruguay on Sunday with all visa fees waived.
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