In Cape Verde Islands, which had a goalless draw with Spain in the first match of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who was chosen as the man of the match, burst into tears because his mother could not come to the match due to visa expenses. Speaking to the press after the match, Vozinha said: “I cried after the match because I grew up with my grandparents and unfortunately they were not here, they passed away a few years ago.” he said.
Vozinha, who burst into tears while celebrating the draw after the match, said, “I cried because my mother could not be here because of the visa problem. We could not complete the procedures on time because of the money we had to pay for the visa. I wish she was here.” he said.
40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who made 7 saves in his country’s 0-0 draw with Spain, was chosen as the man of the match.
In January, the US government added Cape Verde to the list of countries whose citizens must post a refundable deposit of up to $15,000 in addition to the visa fee before traveling to the US. As a result, Vozinha’s mother was unable to complete her application.
Cape Verde, which had a goalless draw with Spain, one of the favorites of the tournament, is competing in the organization for the first time in its history.
Cape Verde, which participated in the World Cup for the first time in its history, received its first point in the tournament with a goalless draw against Spain.
Ryan Mendes, who plays for Iğdır FK, started the match in the first 11, while Wagner Pina, who plays for Trabzonspor, and Nuno da Costa, who plays for Başakşehir, started the match on the bench. Da Costa entered the game in the 61st minute.