Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.
US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
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US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Thu 00:56 - DW Top
US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders