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Scotland fans 'heartbroken' as travel permits to World Cup withdrawn last minute

Scotland football fans say they are devastated as last-minute changes to travel permits could prevent them from travelling to the World Cup

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Resistance

US immigrant rights groups mobilise across World Cup host cities amid ICE fears

Migrants' rights advocates in the 11 US World Cup host cities are mobilising to protect fans and residents this summer

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International

Iran World Cup team not yet issued US visas

As the US continues to attack Iran, the Iranian team is due to play in Group G

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ICE threats

Minorities at World Cup fear ICE threat and how US immigration is enforced

Fear of ICE threat still concerns fans, including Haitians in Massachusetts

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African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn

The US had been demanding up to $15,000 in visa bonds. Now some fans are exempt, but only if they got tickets a long time in advance

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ICE threats

ICE may be at World Cup matches in US

ICE may be at World Cup matches when the international tournament gets underway, according to Department of Homeland Security officials

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How America's visa wall is keeping Ghanaian fans out of the 2026 World Cup

A group of 147 Ghanaians hoping to travel to the United States to support the Ghana national football team at the World Cup were denied visas by the US Embassy

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US Embassy in Dakar denies visas to Senegalese FA officials

The United States embassy in Dakar has refused entry visas to six members of the Senegalese Football Federation, blocking their travel for organisational duties linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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