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denied travel visas, despite being ticket holders. "I view the 2026 World Cup as a massive paradox," said Jules Boykoff, a professor and the author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing
fans packing the inside of the Rose Bowl prior to the World Cup final on July 17, 1994. Trees, including palm trees, rise up behind the stadium.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1971x1971+515+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F44%2F98%2Fb72ac1244a78880bc2f0e29a2dec%2Fap319978140860.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5795791/2026-history-soccer-fifa-world-cup-fans) ### [2026 World Cup: North America
2026 World Cup “will no doubt be one of the greatest and most spectacular events in the history of mankind, attracting millions of fans from around the world to eleven host cities across America”. “President
2026. "It's obvious when it comes to Fifa competitions, any team, including the supporters and officials of that team, who qualify for a World Cup need to have access to the country, otherwise there
Fifa appointed Artan to the U-20 World Cup in Chile, where he took charge of three matches including the third-place play-off. At the end of the year he refereed two group games
denied a US visa between January and June this year. “They rejected my visa, so I came here,” Argentinian fan Tomas Vageller told Al Jazeera. “I found out because my cousin told me about Noblex
2026. **Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin/Anadolu via Getty Images** Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin/Anadolu via Getty Images Days after he was denied entry to the United States, Omar Artan arrived home to a hero's welcome. Government officials greeted
visas when they returned to Turkiye 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 organs of the Iranian
fans in Tehran’s Enqelab Square, amid concerns about the team travelling to the United States to compete. The players were cheered by the crowd as they made patriotic statements from a stage on Wednesday
2026 after he was denied entry into the United States. "Fifa is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr Artan's status will
2026 World Cup in recent days has been insignificant.** "Just, you know, chill, relax," Infantino told a news conference at the Azteca Stadium on the eve of Thursday's opening match between Mexico and South
deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily media conference. Previously, Iran had been scheduled to play all three of its group matches in the US. But the administration
FIFA World Cup to Southern California after 32 years. Despite his love of the game and the tournament, Cortes will not attend a single World Cup fixture in the football-mad metropolis, which is hosting
visa. “Given his achievements and his profession, this is a highly surprising decision,” Carr said. ## A symbol of inspiration Born in Mogadishu, Artan has long been a source of pride for Somali football fans