Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the U.S.?

Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the U.S.?

As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as international travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament.

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