Breel Embolo Finally Cleared for World Cup Journey
- Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received a United States visa on Thursday, clearing his travel to the World Cup after a two-day delay. "We have just been informed that Breel Embolo's visa has been approved," the Swiss soccer federation said.
- U.S. authorities blocked Embolo's initial flight from Zurich on Tuesday to verify details regarding his 2018 criminal conviction. Officials subjected his Electronic System for Travel Authorization to further review.
- Following a verbal altercation in Basel, the 29-year-old striker faced prosecution; embassy officials in Bern approved his application after addressing the legal matter finalized in April.
- Embolo is expected to join the Swiss national squad at their training base in San Diego by Friday evening. American authorities required additional documentation before granting the travel clearance.
- The Switzerland squad plays a warmup match against Australia on Saturday before starting their World Cup program against Qatar in Santa Clara. Embolo serves as the first-choice striker for his third tournament appearance.
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Due to a criminal record, the attacker's World Cup arrival had been delayed. Now the Swiss national football team can plan with Breel Embolo.
End Of Breel Embolo Drama: Switzerland Striker Gets Visa For World Cup In USA After 2-Day Delay
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received a visa Thursday and is headed to the World Cup, following a two-day delay in the authorization of his travel to the United States.
The Swiss striker, who had not been able to embark with his teammates on Tuesday in the direction of Los Angeles, had to apply for a visa for the United States, which has just been approved.The Swiss striker Breel Embolo, who was denied administrative permission to enter the United States a few days from the World Cup due to a judicial conviction, obtained a visa and will join his teammates on Friday. "We have just been informed that Breel Embol…
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Swiss striker Breel Embolo gets visa, cleared to enter U.S.
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo could not travel with the team on Tuesday due to a flagged visa, but the Switzerland football federation on Thursday announced that Embolo would be joining his teammates later this week.
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