Scotland Supporters Hit by Last-Minute US Entry Permit Revocations

Scotland supporters planning to follow their team at the 2026 World Cup have been caught up in the widening visa controversy surrounding the tournament. According to reports from Mexico City on the eve of the opening match, a group of Tartan Army fans had their US entry permits revoked at the last minute, leaving travel plans in disarray.

Scotland are in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti, with all three group-stage fixtures taking place in the United States — in Boston, Philadelphia, and Miami. Fans who had secured tickets and accommodation now face uncertainty about whether they can attend matches on American soil, despite FIFA's assurances that the World Cup would welcome supporters from every qualified nation.

The Scotland case follows similar reports involving officials, referees, and Iranian staff, painting a picture of a tournament where immigration policy may overshadow the football. For Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998, the off-field obstacles add an unwelcome complication to what should be a celebration for one of the competition's most passionate travelling fanbases.