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Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup travel uncertainty
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Published on 14 May 2026
Iran says FIFA must guarantee visas before travel
Iran’s football federation chief Mehdi Taj says the team has received no US visas for the 2026 World Cup so far. Players are expected to travel for fingerprinting, but Iran is waiting on FIFA guarantees about the visa process. The squad is scheduled to face New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt across US cities including Los Angeles, leaving their participation in limbo.
- Iran reports no US visas issued yet for the 2026 World Cup
- Team is waiting for FIFA guarantees on the visa process
- Players are expected to travel for fingerprinting
- Group matches are slated across US cities including Los Angeles
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