US in contact with Vozinha's family to facilitate mother's visa for World Cup match

The U.S. State Department has confirmed it is actively working with the family of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Dìaz 'Vozinha' to expedite his mother's visa for the ongoing World Cup. This comes after Vozinha revealed his mother's absence from their debut match against Spain was due to financial constraints in processing her visa.

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The State Department underlined, in an official communication, that the families of the footballers are eligible for visa bond exemptions and that U.S. authorities are in direct contact with the player's family to assist in the consular process.

In an official statement, the State Department emphasized that relatives of participating footballers qualify for visa bond exemptions. U.S. authorities are now in direct contact with Vozinha's family to provide assistance with the consular procedures. A source familiar with the situation indicated that the goalkeeper's mother is currently in the process of obtaining an active passport, a necessary step for her travel.

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the goalkeeper's mother does not currently have an active passport and is in the process of obtaining it, as part of the necessary procedures to be able to travel.

Vozinha, who gained viral attention for his performance in Cape Verde's 0-0 draw with Spain, had expressed his disappointment that his mother could not witness the game. The team's next crucial match is against Uruguay on June 21, a game vital for their qualification hopes. The situation highlights the logistical challenges faced by some federations in securing travel documents for players' families, a common issue during major tournaments due to administrative timelines and U.S. immigration requirements.

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his mother had not been able to attend the match because they had not managed to raise the funds to pay for the visa process.