President Trump says administration screening entrants for 2026 World Cup
President Trump stated on June 10 that officials are working to ensure only eligible people enter the United States for the tournament. Several accredited individuals have been denied entry at U.S. airports in recent days.
realitytea.comThe United States is one of three co-host nations along with Mexico and Canada. The tournament begins Thursday.
Entry denials reported Somali referee Omar Artan was refused admission at Miami airport after officials cited derogatory information and association with suspected members of terror organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The International Sports Press Association reported that accredited journalists from Iran and Africa encountered visa difficulties.
Iraq national team forward Aymen Hussein was questioned for hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport before being admitted, while a team photographer was denied entry.
FIFA position FIFA said it is not involved in host-country immigration decisions and has been informed that Artan's status will not change. A FIFA spokesperson stated that a host government determines who receives a visa and who is admitted. Last year FIFA president Gianni Infantino said everyone would be welcome at the event in the three host countries.
