US Denies Visas to Iranian Football Federation Officials Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches

The US has granted visas to Iranian soccer players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but refused entry to numerous key federation officials.The Iranian team moved its training camp to Mexico as diplomatic protests over the denied visas continue ahead of matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.Iran faces New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in the group stage while attempting to secure clearance for its remaining leadership staff.
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