Iraq’s national football team faced an unexpected controversy upon arriving in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Star striker Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours by US immigration authorities at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. After the lengthy interrogation and a detailed inspection of his mobile phone, Hussein was eventually allowed to enter the country. However, the team’s official photographer, Talal Salah, was denied entry after being held for more than ten hours and having his phone searched.
According to an Iraqi Football Association official, US Customs and Border Protection officers closely monitored the team upon arrival. Hussein, aged 30, was separated from his teammates immediately after disembarking. His decisive goal against Bolivia in the playoffs had secured Iraq’s place in the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.
The incident has cast a shadow over Iraq’s historic qualification, raising concerns about the team’s preparation and morale ahead of the tournament.
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