Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
7 hours ago
- #World Cup
- #visa dispute
- #US-Iran relations
- Iran accuses the US of denying visas to key backroom staff of its national football team, despite players receiving visas.
- US officials confirmed visas for players and necessary support staff but emphasized preventing misuse for security threats.
- Iran's embassy called the visa denials politically biased interference and urged FIFA to intervene.
- The team will travel from Turkey to Mexico for the World Cup, with strict visa conditions requiring same-day entry and exit for matches in the US.
- This World Cup marks the first time a host nation (US) will host a team from a country it is at war with (Iran).