Costa Gets US Visa ​for club World Cup Role ​after Initial ‌Denial

‌ ⁢​ ​ ⁤ updated June 14,⁢ 2025
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Argentine ⁢club Boca Juniors confirmed Friday that defender Ayrton Costa will participate in the Club World Cup in the United states. This follows ‌a reversal by U.S. immigration officials who initially rejected his visa application. Costa’s role in ⁢the‌ tournament was uncertain ​until the decision changed.

A club spokesperson stated that “Ayrton Costa has been granted a 26-day special visa,” clearing the way‌ for his⁤ participation.

The visa application faced⁢ scrutiny due to ‌a 2018 criminal complaint in Argentina involving⁢ an ‍aggravated⁣ robbery. Costa avoided trial in 2023 by accepting a probationary sentence. U.S. officials initially​ steadfast that he⁣ could not‍ enter the⁣ country while⁣ still serving that ⁢sentence. The U.S. embassy in ‌Argentina declined to comment on individual visa cases.

Boca⁤ Juniors will ‌begin the tournament in Miami⁣ on Monday against Portuguese ‌side Benfica. Costa’s Club World Cup role is now secured, bolstering‌ the​ team’s lineup.

What’s next

Costa is expected to⁣ join the ⁤team in Miami ahead of Monday’s match, ready to fulfill⁤ his role on the field.