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A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament

The Iranian football team has criticized their treatment in the United States during the World Cup, citing issues such as restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions related to the war in the Middle East. The report includes an interview with Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff from NYU’s Tisch Institute for Global Sport.

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Issued on: 17/06/2026 - 23:30

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The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU’s Tisch institute for Global Sport.

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A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament

Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation without overtly favoring any side, focusing on the experiences of the Iranian team and including an expert perspective. There is no clear ideological framing or biased language.

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