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World Cup Immigration Scrutiny
The U.S. has tightened immigration policies for World Cup participants, leading to delays and denials of entry for some officials and team members. The scrutiny has raised concerns about the inclusivity of the tournament.
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NPR
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.
2026-06-09 19:46 UTC
The Guardian
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