Iraqi football star Aymen Hussein was detained for nearly seven hours at Chicago airport while traveling with his team for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to begin June 12.
US authorities reportedly inspected Aymen Hussein's phone during the questioning
Jun 07, 2026
02:04 pm
What's the storyIraqi footballer Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago airport on his arrival with the Iraqi team for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The tournament is set to kick off on June 12 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein, en route to FIFA World Cup, ‘detained’ for 7 hours at Chicago airport
Iraqi football player questioned for 7 hours after arriving in US: Reports
Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours on US arrival for World Cup
Iraq World Cup star held and interrogated for seven hours in Chicago
Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein questioned for ‘seven hours’ by U.S. immigration officials
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says
Iraq World Cup Player Questioned For Hours At Chicago Airport, Source Says
Iraq World Cup striker Aymen Hussein detained at US airport | The Jerusalem Post
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