Uzbekistan team, Cannavaro searched upon arrival for World Cup warm-up

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Uzbekistan team, Cannavaro searched upon arrival for World Cup warm-up
Summary

Fabio Cannavaro and the Uzbekistan national team were stopped and searched by security upon arriving for a friendly match against the Netherlands on June 8, 2026. This incident occurred as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Similar security measures were reported for the Senegal national team at the airport shortly after their arrival in the U.S. Concerns have also been raised regarding entry issues affecting fans and officials, highlighted by a Somalian referee being denied entry.

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  • Uzbekistan arrived for a friendly against the Netherlands on June 8.
  • Cannavaro and his team were searched by security officials.
  • Senegal experienced similar treatment upon arriving in the U.S.
  • Entry issues have affected fans and coaching staff.
  • A Somalian referee has been denied entry to the U.S.
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  • 9:25 AMYahoo SportsVideo: Cannavaro and Uzbekistan stopped and searched ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Supporters have been critical of the United States and their hosting of the 2026 World Cup after Fabio Cannavaro and his Uzbekistan national team colleagues were stopped and searched upon their arriva...

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