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US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup

Low Severity Oceania American Samoa
Date Occurred Jun 05, 2026 09:44 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jun 05, 2026
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High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.

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  • ID #6152
  • Type General News
  • Region Oceania
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jun 05, 2026
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