World Cup 2026 overshadowed by visa restrictions for fans and participants

CGTN Europe spoke to Simon Chadwick, professor of AfroEurasian Sport at Emlyon Business School in Shanghai. #fifa #worldcup #fifa #visa

00:00 World Cup faces political and visa challenges
00:16 Visa restrictions affect teams and fans
00:32 Iranian team faces travel limits during tournament
00:58 International fans struggle with visas and costs
01:26 Senegal and Cape Verde fans impacted
02:04 Somali referee denied entry into the US
02:27 Foreign journalists face reporting restrictions
02:42 Hydration breaks spark criticism
03:12 Trump trophy presentation raises political debate
03:50 Expert analysis on visa restrictions
04:13 Domestic audiences and diaspora fans fill stadiums
04:50 How missing fans affect players
05:41 Closing remarks and upcoming matches
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