World Cup 2026: Vozinha's mother meets Infantino after arriving in the United States

Vozinha's mother experienced an unforgettable moment at the 2026 World Cup. Having recently arrived in the United States after several weeks of uncertainty regarding her visa, Ana Cândida Évora met FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the match between Cape Verde and Uruguay (2-2).

The head of world football shared this encounter on his social networks, highlighting the emotion of the moment. He especially praised the journey of the Cape Verdean goalkeeper, one of the revelations of the tournament, and reminded everyone that his performances have become a source of inspiration for countless fans around the globe.

A symbolic meeting in Miami

This meeting carried special significance given the difficulties the player's mother faced before her trip. For several weeks, Ana Cândida Évora feared she would miss out on witnessing Cape Verde's historic first appearance in a World Cup finals due to administrative issues with entering the United States.

International mobilization

The story gained international attention after Vozinha's emotional statements following the draw against Spain. The 40-year-old goalkeeper expressed his regret that his mother was not there to share such a historic moment with him. This situation sparked a wave of support involving Cape Verdean authorities, FIFA, and several American political figures.

Thanks to this collective effort, the visa was finally granted in time for Ana Cândida Évora to travel to the United States. Present in the stands in Miami for the match against Uruguay, she was able to witness her son's heroics and share with him one of the most glorious chapters in Cape Verdean football history.

Still unbeaten in Group H after draws against Spain and Uruguay, Cape Verde will play for a spot in the round of 16 against Saudi Arabia on the final matchday.

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