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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 2 MIN

US makes it hard for some foreign teams and officials to get visas for World Cup

from The World: Latest Stories · host Aaron Schachter

The US has imposed visa restrictions on dozens of soccer players and other related personnel trying to get into the country for the World Cup. It includes referees, team staff members and soccer officials from different countries. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman explain.

The US has imposed visa restrictions on dozens of soccer players and other related personnel trying to get into the country for the World Cup. It includes referees, team staff members and soccer officials from different countries. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman explain.

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