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

A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
NPR News Tuesday 09 June 2026, 19:46 UTC By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán 1 min read
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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)

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)

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