Iran’s World Cup squad faces visa hurdles as they settle in Tijuana
Iran’s national football team arrived in Tijuana ahead of the tournament, but a U.S. visa dispute has forced a reshuffle of plans and sparked a political row.
Jun 7, 2026
Person
Hedayat Mombini
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Hedayat Mombini across Football, Soccer.
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
Iran’s football federation protests US visa denial for World Cup staff
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.
Jun 7, 2026
Iran’s World Cup squad secures U.S. visas amid diplomatic hurdles
Iranian players have been granted U.S. visas for the 2026 World Cup, but several senior officials and support staff remain pending approval, complicating preparations as geopolitical tensions linger.
Jun 6, 2026
Iran’s World Cup contingent faces visa hurdles despite U.S. clearance
U.S. visas have been issued to Iran's national football team for the 2026 tournament, but key administrators remain stuck in bureaucratic limbo, raising questions about the delegation's cohesion.
Jun 6, 2026
U.S. Grants Visas to Iran’s World Cup Squad Amid Staff Entry Dispute
The United States has approved visas for Iran’s national football team for the 2026 World Cup, but the approval is marred by the denial of entry to several essential staff members, a move that has sparked criticism from Tehran and raised questions about the team’s preparations.
Jun 6, 2026
Iran’s World Cup contingent hit by visa bans as US diplomatic row escalates
Iranian officials say a large number of essential staff for the national team have been refused US visas, casting a shadow over the squad's preparations for the upcoming World Cup. The team will base itself in Mexico amid rising tensions.
Jun 6, 2026
Iran’s World Cup squad faces visa hurdles ahead of 2026 tournament
The Iranian national football team is set to depart Antalya for Tijuana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but visa refusals for several officials threaten their participation in the upcoming matches.
Jun 6, 2026