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Cathy Owen

Dozens of Wales fans to miss Iran World Cup game after Qatar permits glitch at airport

Around 70 Wales fans could miss Wales' game against Iran because of a permit glitch at Dubai airport. Hundreds of fans have been staying there with the plan of flying across to Qatar on the morning of the game.

But there are reports that a "glitch in the system" means they have not been allowed to fly. The issue appears to be the Hayya cards, a permit that is needed to enter Qatar for the tournament. Fans with a valid match ticket are able to apply for a Matchday Visit Hayya Card, which is a visa permit that allows entry into Qatar for up to 24 hours.

However, many have reported that they are not being issued in time to board the shuttle flights into Doha. One fan told BBC Radio Cymru Dros Frecwast that he was one of 13 in a "hellish" situation because he could not board his flight on Friday morning. He said he expects that hundreds more could be facing the same issues, with estimates that around 70 fans have been affected already.

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