Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday
Iran's World Cup squad is set to arrive in Mexico early on Sunday for the global football tournament. The team has been training in Antalya and is currently awaiting their US visas. Iran will compete in Group G, facing New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt during the tournament.
- ▪The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana on Saturday, June 6.
- ▪They are scheduled to arrive in Mexico at 1:30 am on Sunday, June 7.
- ▪Iran's players have been training in Antalya since May 18 and are still waiting for their US visas.
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