Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. This decision allows Iran to compete despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The team will travel from Turkey to Mexico for their base camp before heading to the US for group stage matches.

Iran’s ambassador to Turkiye, Mohammad-Hassan Habibollahzadeh, says visas have been issued for the country’s national football team to participate in the World Cup, which begins…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19