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Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup
Iran’s soccer team touched down in Mexico’s northwestern city of Tijuana on Sunday – a stone’s throw from the United States border – as Tehran criticized Washington over its visa restrictions ahead of...

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Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
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Iranian World Cup team risks more Trump fury with defiant act after landing in Mexico amid visa feud
Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States TIJUANA, Mexico — FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation f...

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The World Cup visa mess has its roots in Gianni Infantino’s cosiness to President Trump
World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, says country's federation
Iran Says World Cup Fans Left In Limbo After Ticket Allocation Is Suddenly Pulled
“Depriving Iranian supporters of access to their lawful and official allocation of tickets is an action contrary to the spirit governing international competitions and the principle of equality among ...

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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran furious at integrity of World Cup 2026 planning after latest allocation withdrawal

Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

Iran's ambassador to Mexico said his nation's soccer squad still had not ​received their U.S. visas just 10 days before their first World Cup match in Los Angeles, raising the possibility that the team won't ‌be able to compete in the tournament amid a continuing conflict between the two countries.
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Iran demands visa guarantees for World Cup participation

Iran confirms attendance: Iran insists it will take part in the 2026 World Cup but seeks assurances on visas, security, and respect for its officials and symbols. Political tensions flare: The demand follows strained US-Iran relations and Canada’s ...
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Iran’s World Cup Status Up In The Air Amid Visa Complications

Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Iran's soccer federation was absent from a meeting of soccer leaders in Vancouver on Tuesday, leaving the country's participation in the upcoming World Cup still in question.

Iran Moves World Cup Base Out Of U.S. Amid Security And Visa Concerns

The Iranian team had been scheduled to hold its base camp in Tucson, Arizona.
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Iran’s FIFA World Cup Plans Face Scrutiny After Canada Visa Controversy

FIFA confirmed Iran will play its scheduled World Cup matches in the United States Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has once again come under the spotlight after Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) chief Mehdi Taj demanded guarantees from ...