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U.S. officials held up Iran’s delegation, including forward Mehdi Taremi and coach Saeed Alhoei, as they headed to Seattle for a match against Egypt, highlighting ongoing friction over entry rules and the recent easing of restrictions.
Following a World Cup encounter with Belgium, Iran’s men’s squad left a handwritten message thanking Los Angeles, recalling a recent attack on a school in Minab, and urging global harmony, while navigating visa hurdles and receiving an extra day to prepare for upcoming fixtures.
A brief handwritten message left by Iran’s soccer players after a goalless draw in Los Angeles underscores gratitude, peace, and the team’s struggle against tight U.S. travel curbs ahead of a decisive showdown with Egypt in Seattle.
The Iranian football federation announced the cancellation of its World Cup ticket allocation just days before the tournament, leaving supporters who had made extensive travel plans unable to attend matches.
The Iranian Football Federation denounced the United States for refusing visas to several support staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup, describing the move as unsportsmanlike and politically motivated, while US Ambassador Tom Barrack confirmed that visas have been issued for the players.