Senegalese delegation is searched on the tarmac upon arriving in the USA; look

The arrival of the Senegal team in the United States to compete in the 2026 World Cup was marked by rigorous supervision, which drew attention on social media and in the press.

The delegation was subjected to a detailed inspection before they even left the arrivals area. This is another episode amid reports of restrictions on the entry of foreigners into the United States on the eve of the World Cup.

Days earlier, Omar Artan, a Somali referee, considered one of the most important in Africa, would have been prevented from entering the country.

In addition to Senegal, other delegations also underwent similar procedures. The Uzbekistan team, for example, would have gone through a similar search upon arriving in the United States to play a friendly against the Netherlands.

A humiliation and a disgrace that the Senegalese Football Federation has failed to speak out against. pic.twitter.com/ebFrut7XIi

- AlmarssadPro (@ProsMarocains) June 8, 2026

Reporter Karine Alves, from TV Globo, also reported, this Tuesday (9), about her experience during the inspection. When commenting on diplomatic issues involving the USA, which have had repercussions before the start of the World Cup, Karine stated in the newspaper "Bom dia Brasil" that she had to lift her hair when going through immigration.

The reports intensify criticism regarding the reception climate for delegations, journalists and other professionals involved in the World Cup. With the start of the tournament approaching, records of searches and approaches at airports have been gaining repercussions on social media and raising questions about the treatment given to visitors in the United States.

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Source: CNN