09.06.2026 07:10
The national teams of Senegal and Uzbekistan, arriving in the US ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, faced strict security measures. In images shared on social media, Senegal players were seen undergoing thorough checks immediately after disembarking from the plane, while the Uzbekistan delegation was inspected with police dogs before entering the stadium. The security procedures implemented in the US, one of the World Cup hosts, drew attention.
Security practices became a topic of discussion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. The national team delegations of Senegal and Uzbekistan, who arrived in the US for the tournament, underwent intensive security checks.
SENEGAL DELEGATION SEARCHED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE PLANE
In images shared on platform X by an African sports reporter, players of the Senegal National Team were seen undergoing detailed security searches after arriving in the US.
The footage showed players being checked individually by security personnel and subjected to comprehensive searches before entering the terminal.
SIMILAR PROCEDURE FOR UZBEKISTAN TEAM
A similar scene emerged in New York. The Uzbekistan National Team delegation, arriving at the stadium for a friendly match against the Netherlands, also encountered strict security measures.
Players and technical team members, after getting off the team bus, were only able to enter the stadium following security checks that included police dogs.
THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME
Uzbekistan, which will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting on June 11, will take the World Cup stage for the first time in its history.
The strict security measures applied before the tournament sparked widespread reactions on social media, and similar practices are expected to continue throughout the event.