Koulibaly: Senegal fans face travel bans for World Cup in America
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Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why some Senegal supporters cannot travel to the 2026 World Cup in the US, saying every team should be able to bring their fans.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has expressed frustration over travel restrictions preventing some Senegal fans from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
“It’s true some supporters couldn’t fly to America. I think every team can have their people, so I don’t understand why people from Africa cannot have their people,” Koulibaly told The Athletic.
The defender’s comments highlight ongoing concerns about visa barriers for African supporters traveling to the tournament.
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