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Switzerland's Embolo granted approval to travel to US
Key takeaways
- Embolo scored eight goals in 31 league matches for French side Stade Rennais last season
- Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
- "We have just been informed that Breel Embolo's visa has been approved," said a statement from the Switzerland football federation.
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Embolo scored eight goals in 31 league matches for French side Stade Rennais last season
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Embolo did not travel with the Swiss squad on Tuesday because his Esta - an automated system that determines if an international visitor is eligible to enter the US without a traditional visa - had been placed under review.
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