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US Visa Issues for World Cup Teams

Updated 2026-06-11 02:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Top Somali referee Omar Artan and Iranian players faced US visa issues, highlighting the impact of stringent travel policies on international sports events.

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Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?

Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.

2026-06-11 02:24 UTC