Iranian Players Were Cleared to Compete, but Key Officials, Staff and Supporters Face Restrictions as Political Tensions Spill Into the 2026 Tournament

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Numerous figures have endured US visa and entry issues and the list is growing, two days out from the 2026 World Cup