World Cup 2026 Visa Chaos Amid Trump Rules

Unlike previous World Cups in Brazil, Russia, and Qatar where special visa arrangements were made, the 2026 tournament is being hampered by the second Trump administration's aggressive border policies. This has created significant complications for officials, referees including Omar Artan, and Iranian officials attempting to travel to the United States. sport-tr.bet

FIFA, which has historically managed to overcome immigration hurdles for previous World Cups, now finds itself navigating complex new restrictions that could affect tournament preparations for the first three-nation World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.