Iran’s World Cup soccer team approved for visas to play games in the U.S., officials say
Iran's World Cup soccer team has been granted visas to enter the United States for their upcoming matches. The team had previously moved its training base to Tijuana due to complications with visa processing. They are set to play their first two games in California this month, with a potential matchup against the U.S. later in the tournament.
- ▪Members of Iran's World Cup soccer team have received visas to enter the U.S. from Tijuana, Mexico.
- ▪The team's participation has been complicated by geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S.
- ▪U.S. officials confirmed that all players, coaches, and support staff were approved for visas.
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Open this photo in gallery:Iran's Mohammadhossein Kananizadegan during a training session in southern Turkey on Tuesday before the World Cup soccer tournament.Khalil Hamra/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMembers of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to the United States, two U.S. officials said Friday, clearing them to enter the United States from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.The team’s participation in the World Cup has been complicated by Iran’s war with Israel and the United States.
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