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30 resultsfor “FIFA World Cup visa issues”

World

Omar Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia after referee’s US entry blocked

World Cup because of his links to “suspected members of terror organisations”. “What happened has happened and it was unfortunate. I am grateful for the support Fifa gave me,” Artan said. He urged his supporters

The Guardian WorldYesterday
World

US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s vows that the upcoming World Cup will be the “most inclusive” in history. Beyond the visa bonds, at least 39 countries remain subject to wide-ranging travel bans. Those include

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 13
Politics

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

FIFA World Cup. The censure of US President Donald Trump’s administration grew after top Somali football referee [Omar Artan](/news/2026/6/8/us-confirms-denying-entry-to-somali-referee-set-to-take-part-in-world-cup), who was set to officiate in World Cup games, was denied entry into

Al Jazeera English6h ago
World

US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup

FIFA’s 52 World Cup referees, was “determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry”, a DHS spokesperson said in an email, without providing further details. Artan’s arrival

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 8
World

Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court

FIFA Congress, which will take place on Thursday. She said she received an electronic ⁠travel authorisation immediately because she applied on a foreign passport, but other members of the delegation, including the PFA president, general

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 29
Conflicts

US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup

FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 5
World

Iran’s World Cup squad to depart for Mexico on June 6 despite US visa delay

issued quickly”. The federation has not revealed whether visas for Mexico and the US have been received. The World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, runs from June

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 3
World

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fifa Pass because they are nationals of Canada or one of the 42 countries that qualify for visa-free travel" or already held a visa. It said that in every case "we will take

BBC NewsJun 7
World

Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?

Visa Presale Draw and Early Draw. It was not used for the third phase, Random Selection Draw and PMA ticket sales, but is now being utilised again for the last-minute sales phase. ## Will FIFA

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 23
Politics

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

issued a “travel advisory” for foreigners attending the [2026 FIFA World Cup](/sports/2026/4/22/five-major-issues-affecting-the-fifa-world-cup-with-50-days-to-go) in the United States. The warning released on Thursday points to the “deteriorating human rights situation in the United States

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 23
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