Who’s being left out of the World Cup? | World Cup 2026 News
Challenges Emerge as World Cup Approaches
The World Cup excitement is building in North America, but the event’s global spirit faces hurdles, including visa denials and increased border security measures. Reports have surfaced of fans being denied entry, players undergoing searches by sniffer dogs, and the Iranian team being required to base itself outside of the United States.
This situation raises important questions about the intersection of international sports and domestic immigration policies under President Donald Trump.
In a recent discussion, Boima Tucker, director of operations at Africa Is a Country, weighed in on these developments, emphasizing the implications for the tournament.
Episode Production Credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Tamara Khandaker, with contributions from Marcos Bartolomé, Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, and Catherine Nouhan. The host is Malika Bilal, and editing was handled by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili. Sound design was completed by Alex Roldan, with video editing by Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke serves as the executive producer of The Take.
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