Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa will not be able to play at the Club World Cup after being denied a visa by U.S. authorities. The 25-year-old center back was included on the initial 35-man squad that traveled to the United States, where they begin their campaign against Benfica on Monday.

Boca Juniors says defender Ayrton Costa will miss the Club World Cup after he was denied a visa to enter the United States.

Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa will be able to take part in the Club World Cup in the United States following a u-turn by U.S. immigration officials who had previously rejected his visa application,