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A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect

By Sergio Martínez-BeltránJune 9, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views
Media members tour the locker rooms at Kansas City Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 8 in Kansas City, Mo.

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.

(Image credit: Jay Biggerstaff)

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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