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The World Cup's Dark Side: Visas Denied, Referee Turned Away, Iran Forced to Commute

Jared & Ivanka Conquer Albanian Island · Jun 10, 2026 Sports

The top African referee was denied entry at Miami airport. Haitian fans were turned away. Iranian players must commute from Mexico for their US games. Somalia's African Referee of the Year was rejected, seemingly for his nationality. The World Cup is supposed to showcase America — instead, it's showcasing casual racism and petty geopolitics.

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