پاسخ وزارت خارجه آمریکا به بی‌بی‌سی فارسی: ویزا فقط برای بازیکنان و همراهان ضروری تیم فوتبال ایران صادر شده است

The U.S. State Department has clarified that visas for the Iranian national football team's participation in the World Cup are exclusively for players and essential personnel. The department emphasized that they will not permit individuals with "unrealistic appearances" to enter the United States by exploiting the visa system, specifically mentioning concerns about terrorists. Reports indicate that visas were not issued to several key figures, including the team manager, the secretary-general of the Football Federation, the team's executive director, media manager, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, security, and the international committee. The head of Iran's Football Federation also reportedly did not receive a visa.

This decision highlights the U.S. government's stringent vetting process for individuals entering the country, even in the context of international sporting events.