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The World Cup & Passport privilege

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 3, 2026 at 8:04 AM

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Who actually gets to go to the World Cup? With US President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border. Because while teams qualify on merit, passports don’t. Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson explains.

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