Visa Granted: Cape Verde Goalkeeper's Mother Can Attend 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, hero of the 0-0 draw against Spain, will have his mother allowed into the US for the 2026 World Cup after Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The visa had been denied due to financial constraints, including a $5,000 to $15,000 bond required by US immigration policy. Vozinha wept after the match, saying he couldn't gather enough money in time for his mother's visa. She will now attend the match against Uruguay.