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Detained, Stranded: The Ugly Reality Of America’s World Cup Hosting

Days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in the US, referees, players, and fans face entry bans. Somali referee Omar Artan was denied; Iraq’s striker was detained for seven hours; Iran’s staff lack visas; Scottish fans had ESTA revoked. FIFA admits it has no authority over US immigration, breaking its own guarantee.