Team Nicaragua plays with diminished roster at LLWS after visa issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Team Nicaragua is competing in the Little League World Series but will play without two players who were unable to secure visas to travel to the U.S. The team confirmed the development amid ongoing matches, stating they are left with 12 rostered players. Little League International emphasized their efforts to assist teams in the visa process, reflecting on the disappointment of not having those players present. Nicaragua is in action following their first game, which took place earlier today against a Caribbean Region team.
- •Two players from Team Nicaragua missed LLWS due to visa issues.
- •Team will compete with only 12 players available.
- •Little League emphasized their support for teams' travel documentation.
- •Nicaragua has already played their first game today.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Visa issues prevents two Team Nicaragua players from attending LLWS
"Team Nicaragua will be without two of their players for the Little League World Series due to unfortunate circumstances regarding their Visas.
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