A seleção do Irã chegou a Los Angeles, EUA, para a Copa do Mundo, em meio a um contexto de tensão política e um acordo iminente entre EUA e Irã. A equipe enfrentou atrasos na obtenção de vistos e mudou sua base de treinamento.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking criticism. He was questioned for 11 hours before being sent back to Istanbul. US Customs cited 'vetting concerns'.
Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days in Belgium due to the Ebola outbreak before entering the US for the tournament. US officials stressed the importance of maintaining a 'bubble' to ensure their travel and participation.
