After the final whistle, the 40-year-old Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar Dias, broke down in tears, in part because his mother had not been able to see his game in person, citing a visa issue.
House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries came across the viral story on social media and announced on X that he has "asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to do everything in his power to ensure that she can attend the next match."
In a statement on Wednesday, Jeffries said that government agencies have coordinated to process the application on an expedited basis, waive applicable fees under existing regulations, and provide the necessary support to ensure that Vozinha's mother received her visa on time.
"Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami" ahead of Cape Verde's match against Uruguay on Sunday, Jeffries said.
Many fans have called this one of the most heartwarming stories of 2026 World Cup. The upcoming match will be a special match for the Cape Verde goalkeeper, as it will be the first time he gets to see his mother at a World Cup.
