Wife of British journalist held by US immigration issues warning to UK fans travelling to World Cup

The wife of British journalist Sami Hamdi, who was held for more than a fortnight by US immigration, has issued a stark warning to football fans travelling to the 2026 World Cup about the risk of being detained.

Mr Hamdi, who returned to the UK on Thursday, was initially arrested at San Francisco International Airport on 26 October.

US officials revoked his visa without warning while on a speaking tour, during which he criticised Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Post from Sky News on November 13, 2025

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