QtrendsUS visa dispute forces Iran World Cup team to Mexico
Iran's 2026 World Cup squad has flown to Mexico after the US denied visas to 12 team officials including the manager and press officer, sparking accusations of discriminatory treatment. The team will now prepare for the tournament from Mexico rather than the US, which co-hosts the event. Iran's government slammed the decision, calling it politically motivated and a violation of FIFA protocols. The controversy casts a shadow over the World Cup's opening stages.
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Iran World Cup team flies to Mexico
(Arab News)
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