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Michael Wright had his US visa revoked while at airport security, an hour before his flight to the World Cup. The visa status changed to 'travel not authorised' without explanation.
Recent visa problems for Iran's World Cup team underscore tensions between FIFA and the Trump administration, despite public displays of cooperation. The U.S. has provided minimal assistance to FIFA, raising concerns about freedom of movement guarantees for tournaments.
Somalian referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup, sparking concerns about visa issues for staff and supporters. The incident raises questions about FIFA's control over its own tournament.