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Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran has accused the United States of political interference in sport after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Iranian embassy in Turkey stated that a large number of managerial and executive staff were denied entry, escalating discriminatory treatment. Iran's Football Federation plans to pursue the matter with FIFA, citing violations of its rules.

6 Jun 2026 6:16 pm