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High US visa fees, steep rejection rates, and fears over immigration enforcement are discouraging international fans from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iranian fans face an especially steep barrier due to active regional conflict and the absence of US-Iran diplomatic relations.
Fans from multiple countries risk being locked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US due to visa denials, backlogs, and immigration restrictions. Consular appointment shortages and high refusal rates in certain markets compound the problem, disadvantaging fans whose teams have already qualified. No special visa
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High US visa fees, steep rejection rates, and fears over immigration enforcement are discouraging international fans from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iranian fans face an especially steep barrier due to active regional conflict and the absence of US-Iran diplomatic relations.
24d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Fans from multiple countries risk being locked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US due to visa denials, backlogs, and immigration restrictions. Consular appointment shortages and high refusal rates in certain markets compound the problem, disadvantaging fans whose teams have already qualified. No special visa
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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