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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has received permission to enter Canada for this weekend's World Cup match against Germany, just hours after being denied a visa. The Ivorian Football Federation confirmed the turnaround on Thursday, expressing full confidence in the player despite his involvement in a French corruption investigation.
Iran's national football team landed in Tijuana, Mexico, early Saturday amid a diplomatic showdown with World Cup co-host United States over visa denials for some delegation members. The team relocated from Arizona to Mexico after multiple-entry visas were granted to players but not to key staff. Tehran has called on FIFA to hold Washington accountable, while US officials cited security concerns.
South Korea plans to temporarily waive visa requirements for Indonesian tour groups starting Thursday, according to officials. The trial program is part of efforts to revive the tourism sector after COVID-19. Indonesia is seen as a key market in Southeast Asia for South Korean tourism.
Iran's national football team has applied for U.S. and Canadian visas in Turkey ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The entire squad sought Canadian visas, while some also applied for U.S. entry. Iran will play all group matches on the U.S. West Coast.
Iran's national football team has arrived in Turkey for pre-World Cup training amid unresolved US visa issues. The team awaits official confirmation from US authorities, with the situation directly impacting travel and competition plans.
Iran’s football federation confirmed the men’s team will play in the 2026 World Cup but demanded the US, Mexico, and Canada address concerns over visas, security, and respect for national symbols. The statement follows Canada’s denial of entry to FFIRI President Mehdi Taj over alleged IRGC ties, and amid US and Israeli military operations against Iran.
