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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iranian state TV said the players and their technical staff had received visas, but 15 others on the administrative and management side had not.

US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers

The US said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said it had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles.

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official

Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

South Africa set off for Mexico without assistant coach after visa woes

South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle'

World Cup-bound South Africa grounded over visa delay

Iran beat Gambia as federation seeks FIFA clarity over visas

Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup

Mexico will host Iran’s 2026 World Cup team during overnight stays in Tijuana to help them avoid US visa issues.

As Indonesia, Malaysia mull tougher visa rules to counter foreign criminals and scammers, what are potential drawbacks?

Indonesia and Malaysia are considering tighter visa and immigration rules to combat criminal networks and scam syndicates that make use of foreigners, but experts caution that there are diplomatic and economic costs to consider.

Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona

Iranian officials said this month that their players and staff had yet to receive US visas, less than a month before the start of the tournament.

Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

The new visa-free duration would be decided on a country-by-country basis, with most foreign nationals granted stays of up to 30 days, while some could receive only 15 days, said Thailand's tourism minister.