US Visa Delays Leave Iran’s 2026 World Cup Squad in Limbo

Iran’s national football team is still waiting for US visas just weeks before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. According to Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Mohammad Taghi Hosseini, the hold-up means his side cannot prepare on equal terms with other nations set to compete across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Players and support staff have not received the required travel documents despite ongoing talks between FIFA and US authorities. Officials warn this delay could unsettle training schedules and logistics ahead of the tournament.

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