The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.

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 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.

The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.