World Cup 2026 overshadowed by visa restrictions for fans and participants

CGTN Europe spoke to Simon Chadwick, professor of AfroEurasian Sport at Emlyon Business School in Shanghai. #fifa #worldcup #fifa #visa

00:00 World Cup faces political and visa challenges 00:16 Visa restrictions affect teams and fans 00:32 Iranian team faces travel limits during tournament 00:58 International fans struggle with visas and costs 01:26 Senegal and Cape Verde fans impacted 02:04 Somali referee denied entry into the US 02:27 Foreign journalists face reporting restrictions 02:42 Hydration breaks spark criticism 03:12 Trump trophy presentation raises political debate 03:50 Expert analysis on visa restrictions 04:13 Domestic audiences and diaspora fans fill stadiums 04:50 How missing fans affect players 05:41 Closing remarks and upcoming matches Video:

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