Madrid, June 10 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Wednesday called on the United States to reconsider its immigration policies ahead of the World Cup.
Even before the tournament has kicked off, U.S. immigration issues have emerged as a major talking point following several controversial incidents involving the Iranian and Iraqi national teams, as well as the squads of Senegal and Uzbekistan.
Swiss striker Breel Embolo also reportedly experienced visa difficulties, while Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States in one of the highest-profile cases.
Supporters and journalists have also reportedly encountered problems with U.S. immigration authorities,according to Xinhua.
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