'World Cup hosts do not want us' — Hundreds of supporters left heartbroken as US reportedly rejects Côte d’Ivoire fans
The AFCON 2023 champions will be forced to play without their fans as visa restrictions crushed plans to bring hundreds of supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Ivory Coast fans cheer on The Elephants during a friendly match against France | Getty Images
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Guela Doue of Ivory Coast celebrates after scoring in a pre-World Cup friendly against France | IMAGO
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino | Photo Credit: Courtesy