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The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has secured a U.S. visa to watch her son compete at the World Cup, after initially missing his acclaimed performance against Spain due to travel barriers.
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Iran's World Cup manager has accused organisers of imposing unusual restrictions on his team, ordering them to depart Los Angeles immediately after their opening match rather than allowing recovery time.
Iran's football squad remains caught in visa limbo ahead of the World Cup, with the team forced to base themselves in Tijuana rather than the United States due to ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Iran's sports minister announced that FIFA has assured the national football team will obtain necessary visas to compete in the United States for the World Cup this summer, despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has dismissed a US directive requiring the national football team to isolate for 21 days before arriving for the 2026 World Cup, stating their preparations will remain unchanged.
Mexico is leveraging the 2026 FIFA World Cup to build stronger cultural and tourism connections with Malaysia. The Mexican ambassador has invited Malaysians to visit Mexico visa-free for matches and organized fan engagement activities including a friendly match at Stadium Merdeka on June 24.