Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry? | World Cup 2026 News | Al Jazeera

The US government faced sharp criticism for denying entry to athletes and officials for the FIFA World Cup. Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry, sparking debates on geopolitics and racism. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk called for a rethink of US immigration policies. Fans from several countries spent thousands on flights but were denied entry.