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At least three countries participating in the 2026 World Cup in the USA were on the visa stop list
US authorities have suspended visa processing for citizens of at least three countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Fox News reports.
The list of countries reportedly includes Brazil, Iran and Egypt, which have qualified for the World Cup. Also, the issuance of visas has been suspended for Russian citizens.
“The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem potential immigrants inadmissible because they will be a burden to the United States and will abuse the generosity of the American people.”
Immigration from these 75 countries will be suspended while the State Department reviews immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who might otherwise be receiving welfare and government benefits, said State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott.
The FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Source: Sportbox
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