Scotland Fans' World Cup Hopes Dented by US Travel Permit Cancellations
T.E (Elbotola)
06 June 2026at11:56
A number of Scotland national team fans are facing uncertainty just days before the start of the World Cup finals, after their electronic travel authorizations to the United States were unexpectedly revoked, despite having received prior approval.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that approval for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) does not necessarily guarantee entry into U.S. territory. The department stressed that applications are subject to continuous review through security and judicial databases.
The exact number of affected fans remains unknown. Some supporters have reported that their application status unexpectedly changed from 'approved' to 'under review' or 'travel not authorized,' without official explanations, according to The Times newspaper.
Scotland is placed in Group C of the World Cup, alongside Morocco, Brazil, and Haiti.
What happened to Scotland fans' US travel permits?
Scotland national team fans' electronic travel authorizations (ESTA) for the World Cup were unexpectedly revoked, despite prior approval. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated applications are subject to continuous review, causing uncertainty for many supporters.
How are Scotland fans affected by the ESTA revocations?
Scotland fans are facing significant uncertainty just days before the World Cup finals, with many discovering their ESTA status changed from 'approved' to 'under review' or 'travel not authorized.' This leaves their travel plans for the tournament in doubt.
What is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's stance on ESTA approvals?
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ESTA approval does not guarantee entry into U.S. territory. They emphasized that all applications undergo continuous review through security and judicial databases, meaning status can change even after initial approval.
