'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Football fans from various nations are struggling to attend the World Cup in the US due to visa restrictions and the suspension of consular services. The situation has caused significant frustration for supporters who face logistical barriers despite their teams qualifying for the tournament.
Why it matters
Visa policies and regional security tensions are creating barriers to international sporting events, impacting fan participation.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nadia Huraimi BBC News Arabic Abdulla Adnan Iraqi fan Abdulla Adnan has been unable to get a visa to travel to the US to see his country play When Iraq s football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country s matches against Norway and France, which will be played in the US cities of Boston and Philadelphia this month.
The article focuses on the personal experiences of fans while providing context on US policy.
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