Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
Iran's national soccer team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the upcoming World Cup. However, many staff members associated with the team have been denied entry. This situation follows months of uncertainty regarding the team's participation in the tournament.
- ▪Iran's players received visas just days before the World Cup begins.
- ▪Many staff members of the Iranian soccer team have been denied entry into the U.S.
- ▪The team's participation was uncertain for several months leading up to the event.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastNegotiationsStrait of HormuzFighting in LebanonTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff DeniedAfter months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.Listen · 5:27 min Share full articleMembers of Iran’s national soccer team training in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday.Credit...Khalil Hamra/Associated PressBy Tariq PanjaTariq Panja has spent the past several weeks with Iran’s soccer team…
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