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2026 FIFA World Cup: Asian and African teams 'offsided' in US even before kickoff
A series of visa denials, delays, and invasive security checks targeting Asian and African teams, officials, and fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup smacks of discriminatory treatment and raises questions about the US as host.
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World Cup in US: Uzbekistan, Senegal teams undergo sniffer dog searches
The United States is facing a growing scandal after its authorities subjected the Uzbekistan and Senegal national soccer teams to humiliating searches using sniffer dogs.
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Africa’s best referee denied entry to US despite being picked by FIFA for World Cup
​​​​​​​In another scandalous event just days before the 2026 World Cup, a highly decorated Somali referee, widely described as Africa's finest, has been denied entry to the United States.
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Iran World Cup team will enter, leave US on match days amid visa dispute: Official
Iran’s Ambassador to Mexico says the country’s national football team has been instructed to enter and leave the United States on the same day as its matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Forcing Team Melli to enter, exit US on match day ‘unbelievable, disastrous': Former player
An Iranian football coach and former international player has condemned the politicization of sport by the US government, citing visa obstacles and logistical problems faced by members of Team Melli.
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'Like doing business with Nazi Germany': Polish football club rejects Israeli transfer offers
Polish football club's owner rejects transfer offers from Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, arguing that ethical considerations outweigh financial interests.
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‘Worst form of political interference’: Iran blasts US over visa denial for World Cup
Iran’s Football Federation has condemned the United States for denying visas to members of the Iranian national team’s support staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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US denies visas to Iranian football staff despite hosting duties
The United States has denied visas to several Iranian national football team officials and staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite its duties as one of the hosts of the global event.
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