Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, supporters from several qualified nations, including Senegal, Iran, Haiti and Ivory Coast, face additional complications due to existing travel restrictions affecting entry into the United States. And as noted by FIFA, fans traveling to World Cup matches must have a valid passport and either an unexpired visa or approved travel authorization.
Fans from the Democratic Republic of Congo face a different type of uncertainty following a recent Ebola outbreak in Central Africa that has prompted public health concerns and new travel restrictions.