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Switzerland forward Embolo not travelling to US as travel authorisation under review: Swiss federation
The Swiss federation said it expects the issue to be cleared soon, allowing the team’s leading scorer to join camp before a friendly against Australia.
- On Tuesday, Switzerland forward Breel Embolo missed the team's flight to the United States after his Electronic System for Travel Authorisation was unexpectedly placed under review by authorities.
- A team spokesperson noted Embolo's ESTA was approved until Tuesday morning, despite the striker previously traveling to the United States for matches against Mexico and the U.S. in June 2025 without issue.
- Expecting the striker to join the squad, the Swiss federation is currently in contact with relevant authorities to coordinate his arrival in San Diego later today or tomorrow.
- Embolo's travel delay follows a 2018 altercation in Basel that resulted in a final legal judgment nine months ago, according to Swiss media reports.
- Switzerland's opening match against Canada in Toronto on June 12 remains critical for Embolo, the team's first-choice striker for his third FIFA World Cup appearance.
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