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5 Jul 2026
The expanded World Cup has brought more nations onto the global stage, but many supporters still face serious travel barriers. Visa delays, restrictions and high refusal rates have kept some fans, journalists and football personnel away from matches they had spent years hoping to attend. The issue shows the tension between football’s global ambitions and national border systems. While teams from smaller or returning nations have created historic moments, not every community has been able to experience those moments in the stadium.
Source: AP News
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