CHICAGO: Arab and Muslim American leaders have accused the Customs and Border Protection agency and FIFA World Cup officials of targeting players from the Arab and Muslim worlds. Even before the tournament began, the US began denying entry to prominent players and referees from Arab and Muslim nations. Community leaders are demanding that FIFA officials address what they see as discrimination. “The World Cup should bring nations together, not apart.

CHICAGO: A task force has been created to provide heightened security and scrutiny of fans and players who enter the US for the FIFA World Cup. Customs and Border Protection…

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from…