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A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament

The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistic

A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament
France 24 โ€” 17 June 2026
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The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, Clinical Assistant Professor at NYUโ€™s Tisch institute for Global Sport.

This report comes from France 24. The story centres on A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament. Full coverage and background context is available at the original source. Readers seeking more detail on this developing topic are encouraged to follow updates from France 24 and related outlets covering this beat.

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