The report says affected fans are trying to secure emergency appointments at the US Embassy in London. With the game less than a week away, even a short delay could turn a routine tournament trip into a race against the clock.
The timing is particularly difficult because supporters have planned around a major tournament appearance after a lengthy wait to see Scotland on that stage.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has reportedly raised the issue across government and spoken with the British ambassador to the United States. The ambassador is said to be in contact with American officials while individual cases are reviewed.
That intervention may help open channels, but it cannot override US immigration decisions. Visa and entry rules remain a matter for the United States, leaving each supporter’s case dependent on its own assessment.
The report also says that thousands of Scotland fans have passed through the US visa system successfully. That wider picture does little to ease the pressure on those whose authorisations have been withdrawn, however. For them, the key issue is securing a decision before departure.
Scotland’s players will be preparing for Haiti while supporters organise embassy appointments and reconsider travel plans. A tournament is built around the connection between team and fans, and uncertainty in the stands risks becoming part of the story before kick-off.
The immediate storyline is whether the affected supporters receive emergency appointments or restored authorisations in time for Scotland’s next fixture. Until then, the team’s World Cup opener will carry a travel drama well beyond the pitch.