Visa Hurdles Cast Shadow Over World Cup Travel
TL;DR
As the World Cup begins, U.S. visa policies and related bans are causing travel delays or denials for players, staff, journalists, and fans from multiple countries, forcing teams to adjust bases and schedules; the State Department says visas are issued case by case, while critics say the system undermines the tournament’s spirit of inclusion.
- Travel, Visa Issues Hang Over World Cup Front Office Sports
- 'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions BBC
- World Cup 2026 visa chaos: from referee Omar Artan to Iranian officials – who is affected? The Guardian
- Trump’s World Cup Hit by Last-Minute Fiasco The Daily Beast
- Some World Cup visa waivers suddenly reversed right before trips to U.S: "Far too much money to just not go" CBS News
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