Breel Embolo Misses World Cup Flight Over ESTA Delay

Breel Embolo missed the Swiss World Cup flight to the United States because his travel authorization is still under review. The striker was slated to travel with the Nati for the tournament. Swiss authorities are still assessing Embolo's ESTA application, which is required for entry into the United States. The pending decision prevented his inclusion on the chartered plane. As a result, Embolo will not join the Swiss national team in the United States for the opening matches. The squad will travel without the forward until the matter is resolved. The federation expects a decision soon, which could determine Embolo's availability for later World Cup fixtures. Continued clearance would allow him to rejoin the team in the tournament.