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Iran’s soccer team left the World Cup after an unbeaten group stage, citing visa problems and U.S. travel restrictions that forced a base‑camp move to Tijuana, while captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA’s handling of the situation.
The Iranian football federation plans to challenge U.S. travel rules that force its World Cup squad to enter and exit the country within a single day for each match, citing unfair conditions and safety concerns.
Iranian officials say the United States’ 24‑hour entry and same‑day exit requirements undermine preparation for the tournament, prompting a formal complaint to world football’s governing body.
Iran's football federation plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA after the United States imposed strict 24‑hour entry and exit rules for its World Cup team, which must commute from Mexico for matches. The dispute raises questions about fairness, safety and the upcoming fixtures against Belgium and Egypt.
The Iranian national team will leave Turkey for Mexico on June 6 after all visas were issued, establishing a training base in Tijuana for the 2026 World Cup, with opening matches scheduled in Los Angeles while U.S. visa clearance for the delegation remains unresolved.