A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament • FRANCE 24 English

The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU’s Tisch institute for Global Sport.
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