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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T16:12:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "Several national teams, football officials and tournament personnel have reportedly encountered heightened security checks and immigration-related obstacles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about the impact of U.S. border policies on the global event.\nCritics argue that the measures risk undermining the inclusive atmosphere traditionally associated with international football tournaments, while American authorities maintain that security remains a top priority.\nTeams Face Intensive Security Screening\n\nOn June 8, the Uzbekistan national team arrived in New York for a friendly match against the Netherlands. According to reports, security personnel subjected Uzbek players to extensive inspections before they entered Icahn Stadium. Officers used metal detectors and deployed drug-detection dogs to examine luggage and personal belongings.",
  "title": "World Cup 2026 Visitors Face Tough U.S. Border Checks Amid Immigration Crackdown"
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