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Gianni Merlo

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Iranian World Cup squad granted U.S. visas amid diplomatic snags

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.

Jun 7, 2026

Visas and Tensions Shadow the Road to the 2026 World Cup

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.

Jun 7, 2026