We appeal to FIFA to help bring the mother of Cabo Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, better known as Vozinha, to the United States so she can witness her son's historic World Cup journey in person.

  After Cabo Verde's remarkable performance, Josimar spoke about what the moment meant to him:

  "I cried because I grew up with my grandparents and unfortunately they were not here. They died a few years ago. They were everything for me, for my life. I also cried because my mum didn't manage to be here because of the visa. Because of the money we had to pay for the visa, we didn't manage to get it done on time. I would like her to be here, but I'm also very happy.

   I have worked my whole life for this moment. I'm 40 years old. I started playing football professionally when I was 25, in 2012. I thought about leaving but I continued because of this dream."

  Those words resonated with football fans around the world because they remind us what this tournament is really about. Behind every player is a family that worried, encouraged, supported, and believed long before anyone else did.

  This request is urgent. Cabo Verde's remaining group-stage matches are scheduled for:

  • June 21 against Uruguay in Miami
  • June 26 against Saudi Arabia in Houston

  With only days remaining before these matches, immediate action is needed.

  We ask FIFA to:

  • Sponsor the required $15,000 bond and any associated financial guarantees.
  • Cover all necessary travel expenses, including flights, accommodation, local transportation, and related costs.
  • Provide any logistical assistance necessary to facilitate her travel.
  • Work with the United States Department of State and other appropriate authorities to help expedite her visa application and travel arrangements.

  This is about far more than one family.

  When FIFA expanded the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, many questioned whether smaller nations belonged on this stage. Cabo Verde has become one of the strongest answers to those doubts, demonstrating courage, resilience, and heart.

  Their story is exactly what the tournament was meant to showcase: talented players from nations that rarely receive the spotlight, inspiring millions of people to dream bigger, pursue sport, and believe that anything is possible.

  Helping the mother of one of Cabo Verde's most inspiring players attend the tournament would send a powerful message about what football represents at its best: opportunity, perseverance, and hope.

  Today, FIFA has an opportunity to turn a remarkable football story into an unforgettable human one.

  Helping Josimar Dias's mother attend one of her son's World Cup matches would be a meaningful gesture that embodies the values this tournament seeks to promote. It would demonstrate that the world's game is not only about competition, but also about family, unity, hard work, and the dreams that inspire generations of athletes.

  For FIFA, this may be a simple act of support.

  For a mother, a son, and an entire nation, it would mean everything.

   We respectfully urge FIFA and President Gianni Infantino to act as quickly as possible so that this family can share a moment they have spent a lifetime working toward.

Sincerely,

Everyone who has fallen in love with Cabo Verde's team, the story of Josimar Dias, and the spirit of football.