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Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· June 18, 2026
· 3 min read
(CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for
Key takeaway Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami .
Why this matters in The Miami
The news that Vozinha's mother will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup in Miami is a welcome development for the city's large Cape Verdean community. Many residents in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood have strong ties to Latin American and Caribbean countries, and the World Cup is a major event that brings people together. The fact that the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened to secure a visa for Vozinha's mother highlights the complexities of immigration policies and their impact on local families. As Miami hosts World Cup matches, the city's residents will be watching not just the games, but also the stories of the players and their families, and how they navigate the challenges of international travel and visa requirements. The reunion between Vozinha and his mother will be a poignant moment for the city's soccer fans.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? (CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for
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