Swiss striker still stuck in visa limbo with World Cup just 8 days away
Swiss striker Breel Embolo is currently facing visa issues that have prevented him from traveling to the United States for the World Cup. His ESTA travel clearance was unexpectedly denied shortly before his departure, leading to disappointment among Swiss football officials. The Swiss Football Association is optimistic that his visa application will be processed quickly so he can join his teammates in time for their first match.
- ▪Breel Embolo's ESTA travel clearance was denied shortly before his scheduled departure to the U.S.
- ▪The Swiss Football Association expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for a swift resolution.
- ▪Embolo's visa issues are linked to a previous criminal conviction from 2018, which is under review by U.S. authorities.
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News Foreign Affairs Swiss striker still stuck in visa limbo with World Cup just 8 days away Switzerland officials were careful not to criticize U.S. immigration policies, but expressed regret over Breel Embolo’s last-minute travel hurdles. Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Breel Embolo poses prior a friendly match between Switzerland and Jordania ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament. | Ennio Leanza/AFP via Getty Images June 3, 2026 8:22 pm CET By Ferdinand Knapp Swiss forward Breel Embolo still hasn’t taken off to join his teammates in the United States for the World Cup, with Swiss football officials disappointed but optimistic that U.S. authorities will soon clear him to travel.
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