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World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry? The United States government
World Cup, although the country has accused the US of denying visas to some executives and backroom staff, with an official
World Cup finals but was [denied entry](/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo) at Miami International Airport on Monday despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single entry US visa. No reason for his repatriation has been given by US
US of [denying visas to "integral" members of the national team's backroom staff,](/news/articles/cy8286nqz87o) with 15 administrative officials denied entry. The FFIRI had previously presented Fifa with a list of 10 conditions for their
officiate a World Cup match. The denial of entry is the latest controversy surrounding US travel policies and [the World Cup](/sports/2026/6/8/how-extreme-weather-and-heat-could-affect-players-at-world-cup-2026), which is being cohosted by Mexico and Canada. Iran’s national team
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. They alleged “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials” despite holding valid visas. In 2024, Canada listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, and statements from
denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".** Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. They alleged “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials” despite holding valid visas. In 2024, Canada listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organisation”, and statements from
denied entry to US World Cup tournament **Mogadishu, Somalia –** Barely a few days had passed between the celebrations that greeted news of Somali referee Omar Artan’s journey to the World Cup—a milestone that
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. The delegation members, including Taj, turned back upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson airport despite holding valid visas, citing what was described as the “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials
denied entry to Canada before last month's Fifa Congress. Taj later revealed Iran had presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the United States
visa," Artan said. Speaking to BBC World Service, Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House Task Force on the World Cup, said: "While I can't go into the derog [derogatory information] on that
US authorities, world governing body Fifa said Artan will miss the tournament. "Fifa can confirm that match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the Fifa World Cup 2026 after
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. The delegation members, including Taj, turned back upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson airport despite holding valid visas, citing what was described as the “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials
visas to attend the FIFA Congress, they returned to Turkey on the first available flight due to the unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials at the airport and the insult to one of the most honourable
officiate at the World Cup. The Trump administration said on Tuesday the US had denied Artan entry for the World Cup because of his links to “suspected members of terror organisations”. Speaking on Wednesday, Artan
visa issues for players and officials entering the United States for the World Cup, saying the global football body’s executives are not “kings of the world” and cannot override government decisions. Infantino, facing questions
World Cup, due to tensions with the United States. On Monday, Sheinbaum said that FIFA, the global football governing body, had approached Mexico about hosting [Iran](/sports/2026/5/14/irans-us-bound-world-cup-squad-given-public-sendoff-in-tehran), after the US said it did not wish
official, no regrets expressed. It was just "unfortunate". When questioned about other visa issues, which have affected fans and team delegates too, Infantino deflected attention to the 2035 Women's World Cup - which is [almost
US-Israeli war on Iran and its team’s participation in the World Cup. The congress, which is set to bring together representatives of all 211 FIFA member associations, will be held [without the Iranian