One country flew to the United States for the World Cup without their top goalscorer, and the team are now without him as they begin their tournament preparations
World Cup nation release statement as player blocked from flying to the USA
One country flew to the United States for the World Cup without their top goalscorer, and the team are now without him as they begin their tournament preparations
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Matthew Abbott Sports Writer
13:08, 03 Jun 2026
Switzerland’s star striker barred from entering US ahead of World Cup
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Visa issue prevents Switzerland's Embolo from boarding World Cup flight
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Swiss striker Breel Embolo gets visa to travel to World Cup in US
Swiss striker Breel Embolo gets US visa to travel to World Cup
World Cup: Switzerland depart without Embolo amid travel authorisation delay
Swiss striker still stuck in visa limbo with World Cup just 8 days away
Switzerland striker unable to travel to the US over ESTA issue
Breel Embolo has hasn’t traveled to the U.S. yet, but his team is saving his seat for him.
A Swiss player was unable to travel with the rest of the squad to the US on Tuesday
"Unfortunately, Breel Embolo is currently unable to travel to the United States with the team," the Swiss federation said in a…
Swiss forward Breel Embolo's World Cup journey to the US is on hold due to a visa issue. Learn more about the delay and his…
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Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received a visa on Thursday and is headed to the World Cup, following a two-day delay in the…
