Switzerland's Embolo Appeals to U.S. Embassy for World Cup Visa After Denial

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern after his initial application was denied. Embolo visited the U.

S. embassy in the Swiss capital on Wednesday in an effort to secure entry ahead of the World Cup.

The forward had been denied boarding on the team's flight to the tournament the previous day due to a past criminal conviction. The Swiss football federation is making efforts to expedite the visa process for the player.

Embolo's criminal record had triggered an automatic denial of his U. S.

entry visa. The Swiss national team aims to compete with a strong squad at the World Cup, and Embolo's availability is considered crucial.

The outcome of the urgent visa application is expected to be announced shortly. Such visa issues continue to be a recurring challenge for international players heading to tournaments hosted in the United States.