FIFA's Inclusive World Cup Fails Due to US Visa Policies

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which was supposed to be the most inclusive ever, had a big problem.

The U.S., one of the host countries, made it very hard for fans and workers from certain countries to get visas.

This meant that many people couldn't go to the games.

Some countries, like Morocco and Egypt, had a really hard time getting visas.

Even a referee from Somalia, who had a valid visa, was not allowed into the U.S. because of his connections to some groups.

FIFA, the organization that runs soccer worldwide, said that the U.S. government makes the decisions about who can come in.

Some people are happy about parts of the World Cup, like new teams playing and celebrations for pride.

But others are upset because the strict rules made it hard for many people to enjoy the event.