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Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says - Reuters

Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says - Reuters

Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says Reuters

June 6, 2026 at 04:31 PM Original source
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"National team photographer Talal Salah was held for more than 10 hours, underwent similar phone checks, and was ultimately denied entry into the United States."

— Aymen Hussein , Athlete

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Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says - Reuters
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Iraq striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours on US arrival for World Cup
The Guardianvia ai

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.

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Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport
Aaj English TVvia ai

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.

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Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says
The Straits Timesvia ai

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.

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2026 World Cup: Iraqi Striker Detained For Seven Hours At Chicago Airport
Complete Sportsvia ai

Iraqi national team striker Aymen Hussein was detained for about seven hours by U.S. border officials at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The detention occurred as the Iraqi squad arrived in the United States for the 2026 World Cup.

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Iraq's Star Striker Aymen Hussein Detained at O'Hare Airport
Devdiscoursevia ai

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was detained at Chicago's O'Hare airport for nearly seven hours. After scrutiny, he was allowed entry, but the team's photographer was barred. The incident, lacking comments from both U.S. authorities and Hussein, has garnered media attention as Iraq returns to the World Cup after 40 years.

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Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport
The New Arabvia ai

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.

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Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred
The Jerusalem Postvia ai

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.

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Iraqi football player questioned for 7 hours after arriving in US: Reports
Anatolia Pulsevia ai

Iraqi football player Aymen Hussein was questioned for seven hours after arriving in the US city of Chicago ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iraqi media reported Saturday.

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Iraq World Cup Striker Hussein Questioned for Hours at Chicago Airport, Source Says
GV Wirevia ai 1 quote 1 person

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States.

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NDTVvia ai

Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States.

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