World Cup Visa Issues
8 articles from 8 countries
Iran's national football team trains in Mexico due to U.S. visa problems ahead of the World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended visa handling and ticket prices, stating they fund global projects and the tournament is a moment of joy.
US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match
- The United States will not relax travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team, despite a complaint to FIFA. - Iran's team must travel within 24 hours of matches and return to Mexico, drawing criticism from their coach. - The US State Department confirmed a visa issue for winger Mehdi Torabi has been resolved.
INTERVIEW: Author Ricky Weir traces Nigerian roots, speaks on expanded FIFA World Cup
- Author Ricky Weir discusses his journey of tracing his Nigerian roots and obtaining Nigerian citizenship. - He also shares his insights on recent innovations introduced by FIFA, particularly regardi…
Sergio Ramos happy 1000th World Cup match is in Monterrey
- Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos expressed happiness that the 1000th World Cup match will be played in Monterrey, Mexico. - Ramos, a FIFA ambassador for the tournament, has fond memories of play…
Almiron's World Cup future uncertain after landmark red card for mouth-covering gesture
- Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received the first red card of the World Cup for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation. - The dismissal means Almiron will miss Paraguay's crucial final group…
Deodorant logo under fourth official's armpit is World Cup's most creative sponsor idea
- FIFA and Unilever's deodorant brand Rexona have placed logos under the armpits of fourth officials' shirts during the World Cup. - The logo becomes visible when officials raise the electronic board …
Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
- Miguel Almiron of Paraguay became the first player sent off under FIFA's new rule against covering one's mouth during a confrontation. - The incident occurred during Paraguay's World Cup Group D gam…
Messi's World Cup Challenge Sparks FIFA Complaint After No Red Card Issued
- Lionel Messi's dangerous leg stomp on Algeria's Aissa Mandi during a World Cup match, which did not result in a red card, has prompted Algeria's Football Federation to file a formal complaint with F…
B.C. mayor calls FIFA a ‘bunch of arseholes’ after they reject brewery street party
- FIFA rejected a British Columbia brewery's application to host a public street party for a World Cup match. - The organization cited a conflict with its commercial partners, specifically AB InBev, t…
