The impending World Cup in the United States is rapidly descending into a logistical nightmare for organisers, with political red tape threatening to overshadow the spectacle on the pitch. While national teams are finalising their squads and tactical setups, a shadow hangs over the tournament following the enforcement of stringent new border control measures. For some of football's most prominent figures, the dream of competing on the global stage is currently at the mercy of complex diplomatic standoffs.
