According to Al Jazeera, mounting visa denials and border restrictions are threatening to limit who can attend or participate in the twenty twenty-six World Cup. While football's biggest stage promises to bring the world together, geopolitical tensions and restrictive immigration policies are creating barriers for fans, players, and officials trying to reach the tournament. The question becomes: can the World Cup remain truly global when borders stand in the way?

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