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Despite looming controversies, FIFA envisions a record‑breaking event, but the road to the 48‑team tournament is fraught with geopolitical strain, travel restrictions and skepticism
While Iran’s national team receives clearance to enter the United States for the FIFA World Cup, a cascade of visa denials for officials and journalists has ignited diplomatic tension and highlighted broader anxieties about press freedom.
Despite visa approvals for Iran’s World Cup squad, administrative delays, diplomatic friction and media restrictions cast a long shadow over the tournament’s opening.