Over 25% of countries participating in the upcoming World Cup are facing US travel restrictions, leading to visa refusals for fans and even officials. A Somali referee was among those denied entry, highlighting the significant impact of these policies on the event.

The World Cup hasn't started yet, but there are already many disappointed fans. More than a quarter of the countries taking part in the tournament are facing travel restrictions of varying degrees to the US, meaning many people who already have tickets are having their visas refused. The restrictions are also affecting those taking part in the tournament, like a Somali referee whose visa was just refused by US customs officials.