Iran's World Cup players granted visas to play in the US
Iran's World Cup soccer team has been granted visas to compete in the United States. The team is expected to stay in Mexico due to complications from U.S. sanctions. U.S. officials will monitor the delegation to prevent any ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- ▪Players on Iran’s World Cup soccer team have received visas that will allow them to enter and compete in the United States.
- ▪The Iranian team will play matches in the U.S. but is expected to lodge in Mexico due to complications related to U.S.-imposed sanctions.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the administration would not allow individuals with ties to the IRGC to be part of the delegation.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIran's World Cup players granted visas to play in the USThe team will play matches in the U.S. but is expected to lodge in Mexico.ByShannon K. Kingston and Patricio ChileJune 5, 2026, 4:55 PM4:49A man walks in front of Dallas Stadium as it is decorated for the FIFA World Cup 2026, May 28, 2026, Arlington, Texas.Jessica Tobias/AP Photo/Jessica TobiasPlayers on Iran’s World Cup soccer team have received visas that will allow them to enter and compete in the United States, a U.S.
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