June 5, 2026
Iran’s national football team’s players pose on the pitch before a friendly match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, on March 31, 2026. FIFA’s president told AFP that Iran “will be at the World Cup” despite the Middle East war. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP)
Iran’s football squad have been granted visas to play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed in a message on X on Friday.
“Proud of our outstanding team at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for their work processing visas for Iran’s national football team on their road to the @FIFAWorldCup in the United States,” he said, commenting on a news report that Iran’s World Cup players have been granted the visas to enter the United States.
“Sports transcends borders, and we look forward to welcoming competitors and fans from around the world,” the ambassador said.
