Swiss footballer Embolo’s visa was reviewed and he was only able to join his team a few days later.

Iraqi national team player Aymen Hussein was detained and interrogated for nearly 7 hours upon entering the United States.

The Iranian national team spent several days in the United States Consulate in Türkiye to process the endorsement process. The United States only allows them to enter on the day of the competition. Fifteen members of the delegation were denied visas.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan was awarded the Best African Referee of CAF 2025 and denied a visa. Although he went to the United States with a diplomatic passport, he was refused entry and deported. FIFA announced that he will not be able to officiate in this tournament. But Omar was warmly welcomed by fans in his home country.

The South African national team arrived in the United States much later than scheduled due to some delegation members not receiving visas.

Senegal national team staff were forced to take off their shoes and undergo lengthy searches, leading to accusations of racism.

The Uzbekistan national team was searched by bomb detection dogs, and related images have gone viral in international media.

Some Scottish fans, despite being eligible for visa free entry into the United States under the ESTA program, had their travel permits revoked a few days before departure.

Many fans who have purchased tickets and booked accommodation have had their visa applications rejected, resulting in financial losses.

The 2026 World Cup is currently being held in the United States. It will not be surprising if Trump orders the arrest of people he does not like, football players, FIFA employees and referees on terrorism charges in the next few days.

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