US defends visa denials at World Cup

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: United States

SportsWorld / International

The United States has defended visa denials that prevented officials and fans from traveling to the 2026 World Cup. FIFA and the US government face backlash over the Trump administration's strict border policies, which critics say are discriminatory.

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