Senegal Football Federation Clarifies US Airport Security Check Video
The Senegalese Football Federation issued a press release on June 9, 2026, clarifying that a viral video showing players and staff undergoing security checks on an airport tarmac occurred at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, not upon arrival in Texas. The checks were pre-arranged during boarding for a private flight to San Antonio, complying with US airport regulations. The incident sparked online criticism, including from former England striker Ian Wright, and coincided with a Somali referee being denied US entry. Senegal is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Brazilian Media: Brazil National Team Subjected to Extremely Thorough Security Checks Upon Arrival in US
According to Brazilian media outlet UOL Esporte, the Brazilian national football team underwent extremely strict and detailed security screening procedures upon arriving in the United States on June 11, 2024. The checks were conducted on the airport runway, with all team personnel subjected to thorough inspections. This incident has drawn public attention to the security protocols for participating teams entering the US competition zone. Previously, the Senegal national team also sparked discussion after a video showed players being inspected on the airport runway. The Senegalese Football Federation later clarified that the checks were in full compliance with current US airport regulations.
虎扑 - 足球Senegal Football Federation Clarifies Tarmac Security Checks Were Pre-Arranged, Not Upon US Arrival
The Senegalese Football Federation issued a statement on June 10, 2026, to clarify a controversy sparked by videos appearing to show Senegal national team players and staff undergoing security checks and searches on an airport tarmac. The videos, which circulated on social media, drew condemnation online, including from former England striker Ian Wright. The incident coincided with Somali referee Omar Altan being denied entry to the US. The Federation clarified that the security checks were not conducted upon the team's arrival in San Antonio, but rather on June 7, 2026, during boarding at Raleigh Airport before the flight departed. The bus carrying the team drove directly onto the tarmac, allowing players and staff to complete all security and police checks at the aircraft steps, bypassing regular terminal areas. The arrangement was made to optimize travel time for the delegation boarding a private flight to San Antonio. The Federation emphasized the procedure complied with airport security regulations and that no incidents occurred.
虎扑 - 足球Senegal clarifies World Cup arrival footage showing team security checks
The Senegal Football Federation issued a statement clarifying footage that appeared to show players and staff being searched on an airport tarmac upon arrival in the US for the 2026 World Cup. The federation explained that the security checks actually took place at Raleigh-Durham airport before departure to San Antonio, not upon arrival. The procedure was pre-arranged to streamline boarding for a private flight, allowing the delegation to bypass terminal areas. The statement aimed to counter widespread criticism, including from former England striker Ian Wright, who had commented on the footage. The incident coincided with Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the US after an 11-hour border interview. Senegal recently drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in a friendly and will face France, Norway, and Iraq in the World Cup group stage.
Mirror - FootballSenegal Issues Press Release After US Customs Control of World Cup Delegation
The Senegalese Football Federation issued a press release to clarify the circumstances of a customs control incident involving its national team delegation in the United States. Viral images showed players and technical staff being checked and passing through metal detectors on the tarmac at an airport in North Carolina, sparking reactions. The federation stated that contrary to some reports, the control occurred on June 7, 2026, at Raleigh airport during boarding for a private flight to San Antonio, not upon arrival. The bus went directly to the tarmac to optimize travel time and facilitate boarding, in compliance with airport security rules. No particular incident was reported. The incident occurred ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with other delegations reportedly receiving similar treatment.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertSenegalese Federation Clarifies Airport Security Check Video of Players in United States
The Senegalese Football Federation issued a press release on June 9, 2026, to clarify the context of a widely circulated video showing Senegal national team players and staff being security-checked on the tarmac of an American airport. The Federation explained that the incident occurred not upon arrival in Texas, as some assumed, but at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina on June 7, during boarding for a private flight to San Antonio. The bus carrying the delegation was authorized to drive directly to the tarmac to allow checks at the foot of the plane, bypassing the terminal, in order to optimize travel time. The Federation emphasized that the procedure complied with all airport security rules and that no incidents were reported. Senegal is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beginning with a match against France on June 16, and will play a final warm-up game against Saudi Arabia on June 9-10.
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