With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into the United States for the 2026 World Cup.

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Concerns remain about the potential presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at stadiums, and how fans could be affected.

With 48 hours still to go until the World Cup kicks off, does Fifa have little control about what will happen outside the stadiums?

  • urno@lemmy.worldEnglish
    28·
    2 days ago

    Is FIFA coining it in? Yes.

    Did FIFA bend the knee to Trump? Yes.

    That’s all you need to know. Shit will be said and done but ultimately the footy will played and people are generally going to forget about all this. That’s how World Cups work.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
      31·
      1 day ago

      So the sport is really about how far fans can get their heads up their asses? The beautiful game!