Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

NewsFeedIran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US, after last-minute visas were approved for players, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles. The team shifted its base to Tijuana amid uncertainty over US entry permits, with several support staff denied visas.

Published On 7 Jun 2026