A ‘glitch in the system’ at Dubai airport has resulted in dozens of Welsh supporters being denied entry to the key World Cup match against Iran.
Scores of Wales fans are set to miss the crucial World Cup match against Iran after a ‘glitch in the system’ has seen them turned away at Dubai airport. Pictured: Welsh fans in Qatar who have made it into the country and will watch Wales play against Iran
At least eighty Welsh supporters have been denied entry into Qatar, meaning they will miss today’s play.
A ‘glitch in the system’ at Dubai airport has prevented authorities from accepting their Hayya cards, which function as Qatar visas.
BBC Radio Wales reported that at Dubai airport this morning, 78 Welsh supporters were denied entry and would miss the match in Qatar.
At Dubai airport this morning, a group of 78 Welsh fans were turned away and will miss the match in Qatar (file image of the airport)
During the World Cup, many supporters stayed in neighboring countries such as Dubai owing to Qatar’s alcohol restrictions and the high cost of lodging in Doha.
Having traveled to Qatar on shuttle flights, a lot of Welsh supporters were caught off guard by a ‘glitch in the system’ that rendered their Hayya cards ‘pending’.
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A ‘glitch in the system’ at Dubai airport has resulted in dozens of Welsh supporters being denied entry to the key World Cup match against Iran.
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