LA 2028 Olympics organisers working to prevent World Cup visa issues
Los Angeles Olympics organisers are collaborating with U.S. authorities to avoid visa complications and entry denials that have affected the 2024 World Cup, according to IOC president Kirsty Coventry. The World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, has already seen visa issues including Iran's team being restricted to entering only before matches and a Somali referee being denied entry. The IOC believes lessons learned from the World Cup will help ensure smoother entry processes for the 2028 Olympics.
Los Angeles Olympics organisers are working closely with U.S. authorities to prevent a repeat of visa complications and entry denials currently affecting the 2024 World Cup, which begins on June 13 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. IOC president Kirsty Coventry expressed confidence that the challenges can be overcome through collaboration and learning, while IOC sports director Pierre Ducrey noted that the organising committee has an office in Washington and is building strong relationships with relevant government agencies. The effort includes educating authorities about the profile and roles of incoming stakeholders to ensure alignment on procedures. Specific visa issues at the World Cup include Iran's team being forced to relocate their training base from Arizona to Mexico and being permitted to enter the U.S. only one day before each of their three matches, as well as a Somali referee being denied entry days before the tournament. The IOC's proactive approach aims to apply these lessons to ensure the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics proceed without similar complications.
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