Visa Challenges Cast Shadow Over 2026 World Cup for Many Fans
Despite being the most diverse World Cup in history, the 2026 tournament has seen many fans excluded due to visa difficulties and immigration policies.
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Despite being the most diverse World Cup in history, the 2026 tournament has seen many fans excluded due to visa difficulties and immigration policies.
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world
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investigations
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world
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us
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general
Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in extra time against Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, potentially facing the United States in the next round.
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