US keeps Iran World Cup travel curbs under review amid planned FIFA complaint
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The US is keeping Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements under review while defending restrictions that require the squad to return to its Tijuana base after matches.
DIP, Interpol dismantle cross-border Thailand-Malaysia piracy ring
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The Department of Intellectual Property has joined local and international partners to dismantle a Thailand-Malaysia pirated movie network and strengthen copyright protection.
Thai police arrest 629 in nationwide World Cup betting crackdown
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thai police have reported 596 cases and 629 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on gambling networks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with more than 2.15 billion baht found to have circulated through the networks.
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Los Angeles for its World Cup opener against New Zealand, amid a newly announced US-Iran peace deal and protests near the stadium.
Thailand left as sole ASEAN-region holdout after 10 neighbours secure 2026 World Cup rights
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Ten Southeast Asian countries have secured rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Thailand still awaits clarity as JAS continues talks with FIFA over the costly rights package.