QtrendsIran World Cup team heads to Mexico amid US visa dispute
Iran's 2026 World Cup squad has departed for Mexico after a dispute with US authorities over visa denials for 12 team officials, including the team manager and press officer. The White House confirmed that players were issued visas, but Tehran condemned the treatment of its delegation as discriminatory. The team will train in Mexico ahead of the tournament, which is co-hosted by the United States.
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Iran World Cup team flies to Mexico
(Arab News)
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