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Visa chaos frustrates soccer fans
Soccer fans face visa complications preventing attendance at World Cup matches in the U.S., with reports of revoked ESTAs, failed visa applications, and unresponsive embassy support. A Belgian-Moroccan fan, a Scottish musician, and a Somali referee all encountered issues, prompting criticism from FIFA and U.S. officials.
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