On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away

New York Times Wednesday 10 June 2026, 09:04 UTC By Tariq Panja 1 min read

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Iraqi soccer player Aymen Hussein, pictured in a mural near Baghdad wearing his No. 18 jersey, was temporarily detained by U.S. immigration officials before being allowed to enter the country for the World Cup.

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