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Iran Prepares for US World Cup With Antalya Camp as US Visas Still Not Issued Reported
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Published on 15 May 2026
Iran says no US visas have been issued yet
Iran’s national football team will run a pre-World Cup training camp in Antalya, Turkey, before traveling to its U.S. base in Tucson, Arizona. Iranian media reports players face visa procedures amid delays for entry into the United States. The squad is set to play a friendly against Gambia on May 29 in Turkey, with a second warmup match still undecided. Iran held a send-off ceremony in Tehran, while federation chief Mehdi Taj said no visas have been issued yet.
- Camp location: Antalya, Turkey before moving to Tucson, Arizona
- Team expected to leave Tehran for Turkey on Saturday
- Friendly confirmed for May 29 versus Gambia in Turkey
- Second warmup match opponent not yet decided
- Iran federation chief Mehdi Taj says no US visas are issued yet
- Visa checks include fingerprinting, with efforts to avoid extra travel
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