Miami, June 21 -- Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cabo Verde goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Dias, was welcomed by FIFA at its Miami headquarters ahead of Cabo Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Uruguay on Sunday (local time).

The gesture comes after an emotional moment involving Vozinha following Cabo Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their tournament opener, where the veteran goalkeeper spoke about his family's absence from the stands due to visa-related issues.

Following the widespread attention his comments received, US authorities, in coordination with the State Department, the Cape Verde government, and FIFA, facilitated travel arrangements for his mother to attend the team's next match.

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