sports
май 14, 2026
Iran National Team Still Hasn't Received Visas to Travel to the US for the World Cup
Less than a month before the tournament begins, the Iranian national team's participation is still uncertain.
TL;DR
- Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is uncertain due to a lack of visas to travel to the US.
- The Iranian Football Federation president, Mehdi Taj, is set to meet with FIFA regarding the unresolved visa issue.
- Diplomatic relations between Iran and the US have been absent since 1980.
- Players need to travel to Ankara, Turkey, for fingerprint collection as part of the visa process.
- Iran is scheduled to play in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt, with a training base in Tucson, Arizona.