Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Iran’s World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team’s support squad. The dispute erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The team took off around 6:10 pm (1510 GMT) for Tijuana in northwest Mexico, where they will be based for the dur
Iran's World Cup soccer team has departed for Mexico to participate in the upcoming tournament, despite a diplomatic dispute with the United States over visa denials. While the players and technical staff reportedly received their visas, a significant number of managerial and support personnel were denied entry to the U.S., which is co-hosting the event. Iran's football federation has condemned the decision as political interference and plans to raise the issue with FIFA. U.S. officials confirmed that necessary visas for the team's competition were issued, while also stating concerns about potential misuse of the system.
The visa controversy highlights the intersection of international sports and geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting team operations and raising questions about fair play and FIFA's role in resolving such disputes.
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