ALBAWABA - More teams face US entry issues as the World Cup kick-off gets closer, after South Africa, Iran and Iraq are the latest victims.Iraqi Nationa

High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.

Secretary of State Rubio said the US would bar IRGC-linked individuals from Iran’s World Cup delegation, raising potential visa concerns for some team members.

Iraq's World Cup preparations were disrupted as star striker Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival in the US. Team photographer Talal Salah…

Iran has accused U.S. officials of denying visas to key members of its national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which is set to begin next week in North America. —…

ALBAWABA - More teams face US entry issues as the World Cup kick-off gets closer, after South Africa, Iran and Iraq are the latest victims.Iraqi Nationa

Iraq's top goalscorer detained for seven hours on arrival in Chicago

CHICAGO: A task force has been created to provide heightened security and scrutiny of fans and players who enter the US for the FIFA World Cup. Customs and Border Protection…