Iraqi Football Star Aymen Hussein Detained in Chicago
- Publish date: Sunday، 07 June 2026 Reading time: 1 min read | Last update: Thursday، 11 June 2026
Aymen Hussein questioned for seven hours at Chicago airport ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Iraqi footballer Aymen Hussein, a key player for the national team, faced unexpected questioning for almost seven hours at Chicago airport upon his arrival with the Iraqi squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off on June 12.
The incident has led to concerns in Iraq about how the player was treated. A publication focused on Iraqi football reported that Hussein was treated “like a suspect” during the security screening.
Neither the Iraqi Football Association nor Aymen Hussein has commented publicly about the situation. However, Hussein appeared to reassure fans the issue was resolved when he posted an Instagram story showing himself flashing a victory sign after gaining entry into the United States.
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