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'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out as Cape Verde heads back to World Cup field
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Sunday is Father's Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. And Vozinha — whose name is Josimar José Évora Dias — will have his mo...
Key takeaway Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
As San Antonio residents cheer on their favorite teams in the World Cup, the story of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha and his mother Ana Candida Evora serves as a reminder of the city's own diverse cultural landscape. With a significant population of residents from various international backgrounds, San Antonio can appreciate the excitement and pride that comes with seeing a team from a smaller country like Cape Verde make a splash on the global stage. The fact that Evora was able to overcome visa issues to attend the match in Miami also highlights the importance of international cooperation and community support, values that are deeply ingrained in San Antonio's own community. As the city's residents watch the rest of the World Cup unfold, they can take pride in knowing that their own city is a place where people from all over the world come together to celebrate their heritage and cheer on their favorite teams.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Sunday is Father's Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. And Vozinha — whose name is Josimar José Évora Dias — will have his mo...
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