Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye
Iran's football team is applying for visas to the US and Canada in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The entire squad submitted applications in Ankara, with some players also applying for US visas due to previous travel restrictions. The team is currently training in Turkiye as they prepare for their upcoming matches in the tournament.
- ▪Iran's football team is applying for US and Canadian visas ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪The whole squad attended visa appointments in Ankara, with some players also applying for US visas.
- ▪Iran is holding a pre-tournament camp in Turkiye due to the suspension of the domestic league.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in TurkiyeA number of players submitted visa applications in person at the US embassy in Ankara ahead of their training camp.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIranian football team players and members of their delegation leave the US embassy in Ankara after submitting their visa applications [Adem Altan/AFP]By ReutersPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Iran’s football team have attended visa appointments in Turkiye ahead of the World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian visas and some players also submitting applications for entry into the United States.A number of players submitted applications in…
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