Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to reunite with his mother at the FIFA World Cup after the United States government approved her visa to travel to the country. Following Cape Verde’s shock 0-0 draw with Spain, Vozinha said earlier that visa costs and difficulties prevented his mother from visiting him during the tournament. Multiple reports state that her visa approval comes after US officials and politicians intervened, including waiving visa fees, and that the matter is handled in time for Cape Verde’s next match. The goalkeeper is expected to be joined by his mother for Cape Verde’s game against Uruguay, with reports placing the match in Miami on Sunday. Several outlets describe an emotional turnaround from the initial inability to secure access to the US to the eventual arrival or confirmation of travel arrangements. Across the coverage, the common thread is that Vozinha’s performances and his public comments on the visa issue prompt official action, enabling his mother to attend the tournament in person.