Security crisis at the World Cup: Spanish star denied entry to training camp
Borja Iglesias, a player for the Spanish national team, was stopped at the entrance while trying to reach the team's training camp in the US as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup after a security guard failed to recognize him. The brief crisis experienced by Iglesias, who was asked for his pass despite stating, "I am a national team player," became a trending topic on social media.
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A security crisis occurred at the Spanish national team's World Cup training camp in the US. Spanish footballer Borja Iglesias was not allowed inside after a security guard failed to recognize him at the entrance to the camp area.
It was learned that during the incident, Iglesias said, "I need to go in, I am a national team player," to which the security guard replied, "Do you have a pass, are you a player?"
While the situation was clarified after a brief argument, the incident became a trending topic on social media.
Previously, the search of the Uzbekistan national team by specially trained dogs and the denial of entry to the US for Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan at the 2026 World Cup had also drawn significant backlash.