Nigeria, June 20 -- One of the most heartwarming stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a new emotional milestone on Friday as Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha welcomed his mother to the United States ahead of his nation's crucial Group H showdown against Uruguay.

Ana Candida Evora arrived at Miami International Airport on Friday afternoon after successfully securing a U.S. visa, paving the way for a long-awaited reunion with her son.

Evora, who travelled from Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, landed at 3:53 p.m. local time and was greeted by FIFA representatives and airport officials. Dressed in a pink shirt and wearing a broad smile, she briefly acknowledged reporters before continuing her journey to meet the son whose World Cup hero...