"We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28.

Iran's World Cup team faces training hurdles as they await US visas, impacting their preparation for the tournament. Read more about the visa delays.

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing on 'equal terms', Tehran's envoy to Mexico says.

Iran’s football squad trains in Tijuana as US visas remain pending, with officials warning they cannot compete on equal terms at the upcoming World Cup.

"We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28.

Iran is scheduled to play three of its group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle. | Football News