US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to grant a visa to Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde (an Atlantic archipelago nation making its World Cup debut) goalkeeper Vozinha, so she can attend her son's next match. Evora was unable to travel to Atlanta for the team's historic goalless draw against Spain after Trump administration rules introduced in January required citizens of dozens of countries, including Cape Verde, to post visa bonds of up to $15,000 — a cost the family could not meet in time, even after Washington later waived the requirement for World Cup ticket holders. Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar Dias, broke down in tears after the match upon revealing his mother had been unable to attend, and the State Department said it was actively reaching out to the player's family to assist with visa arrangements.