Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
Iran's national football team has departed for Turkey to play a final friendly match and apply for visas for the 2026 World Cup. Despite ongoing tensions and a recent war involving the United States, the team plans to participate in the tournament. The head coach confirmed that they will also be completing visa applications while in Turkey.
- ▪Iran's national football team is heading to Turkey for a friendly match and to apply for US visas.
- ▪The team consists of 22 domestic-based players and their coaching staff.
- ▪The United States has launched attacks on Iran, but officials have stated that Iran is welcome at the World Cup.
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