World Cup becomes focal point in debate over Trump’s immigration policy
The impact of the Trump administration’s immigration policy on the World Cup continues to spark controversy. In the run-up to the tournament, an Iraqi photographer was turned away on arrival in Chicago and a Somali referee was denied entry after being declared inadmissible on landing in Miami, despite holding a valid visa. This week brought a new episode: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the star of his team in their surprise draw against Spain, cried after Monday’s match because his mother could not attend such a historic moment. She could not afford the visa costs to accompany her son to the United States.
