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World Cup: Wales fans miss Iran game over Qatar entry problem

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Fans have been left stuck at Dubai airport, unable to board their flights to Qatar

Dozens of Wales fans have been turned away at Dubai airport and have missed the key World Cup game against Iran.

A "glitch in the system" meant that many supporters' Hayya cards - the permit needed to enter Qatar for the tournament - have not been accepted.

One told BBC Radio Cymru Dros Frecwast that he was one of 13 in a "hellish" situation because he could not board his flight on Friday morning.

He said he expects that hundreds more are facing the same issues.

Hywel Price from Cardiff has been staying in Dubai - like many other Wales fans - and had travelled to Doha earlier this week without any issues for the Wales v USA game.

However, on Friday morning he was told he could not board his flight as the permit was still pending on the app.

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