Travel complications have arisen for fans attending the World Cup in the United States due to issues with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Citizens from 42 countries can enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program using ESTA, but some fans have reported that their previously approved applications have reverted to a pending status. Scotland fan Stephen Sloan expressed concern over his friend's ESTA application, which was approved but is now pending, potentially affecting their travel plans to a match in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Additionally, Iraqi fans are facing challenges in obtaining visas, with one fan, Abdulla Adnan, sharing his difficulties in securing a visa to attend the tournament. The U.S. government controls visa approvals, which can impact attendance at the World Cup, despite FIFA's ticket sales. The Daily Beast has reached out to Customs and Border Protection for further comments.
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Travel Issues Affecting Fans Attending World Cup in the U.S.
Fans traveling to the World Cup in the U.S. are experiencing issues with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), with some applications reverting to pending status. This has raised concerns for fans from countries eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, including Scotland and Iraq, as they attempt to attend matches. The U.S. government's visa policies are affecting attendance at the tournament.
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