Senegal and Ivory Coast supporters face visa rejections for 2026 World Cup in the United States
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Senegal and Ivory Coast will participate in the 2026 World Cup without official supporter delegations from Africa due to a high number of visa rejections by US authorities. This situation, attributed to restrictive US immigration policies, has affected many members of supporter associations, officials, and even an official referee. Both nations express disappointment and incomprehension regarding this development. As a result, the teams will rely on their diasporas in the United States for support. The Senegalese authorities have announced that 400 tickets per match will be made available to Senegalese nationals residing in the US to help mitigate the absence of traditional fan contingents. This visa controversy adds to existing criticisms about the high cost of tickets and travel, which many observers believe are increasingly alienating popular supporters from major international competitions.
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