World Cup delay for Switzerland's Embolo while US reviews his travel document

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Switzerland soccer player Breel Embolo faced travel delays to the United States due to his ESTA being under review, preventing him from joining the team on their flight to the World Cup training camp. The Swiss team was scheduled to travel from Zurich to Los Angeles before training in San Diego.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was delayed flying to the United States for the World Cup on Tuesday because his travel documents were under review. “Unfortunately, Breel Embolo is currently unable to travel to the United States with the team,” the Swiss soccer federation said, saying his ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) was no longer approved. The Swiss were due to fly from Zurich around lunchtime local time Tuesday to Los Angeles before going to a World Cup training camp in San Diego.