World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews travel document
Summary
Swiss soccer player Breel Embolo did not travel with his team to the United States for the World Cup because his travel permission, called ESTA, was put under review. The Swiss soccer federation expects him to join the team in the US soon, possibly later the same day or the next day.Key Facts
- Breel Embolo is a Swiss forward with 24 goals in 86 international games.
- The team flew from Zurich to Los Angeles before going to a training camp in San Diego.
- Switzerland's first World Cup match is on June 13 against Qatar in San Francisco.
- Embolo’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was initially approved but later sent for further review.
- The Swiss soccer federation is working with authorities to resolve the issue.
- Embolo was convicted in 2023 for making threats in a 2018 incident in Basel and received a suspended fine.
- The court judgment became final after Embolo decided not to appeal to the Federal Court.
- The ESTA review may be related to this court ruling.
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