Are England flags with poppies allowed? FIFA spark World Cup controversy with new rules

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FIFA's new rules on acceptable fan flags and symbols at the World Cup have sparked controversy, especially among England supporters. Fans face travel and visa challenges alongside restrictions on displaying poppies, igniting political tensions within the tournament context.

England supporters traveling to North America are finding that the politics around this World Cup do not stop at the border — they reach all the way into the stadium. Visa headaches and tighter entry checks have shaped the buildup, and now FIFA’s rules on what fans can wear and wave are adding another point of contention.