US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
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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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