Iran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles
Iran's national football team is facing challenges in obtaining US visas for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Players are currently in Turkey applying for these visas, with some still waiting for approval. The situation is becoming urgent as the tournament approaches.
- ▪Iran's national football team is applying for US visas in Turkey.
- ▪Some players are still awaiting visa approval just weeks before the World Cup.
- ▪The 2026 World Cup is set to begin soon, increasing the urgency of the situation.
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Toggle PlayIran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdlesNewsFeedIran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdlesRead morePlayers from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup. Some are still awaiting approval just weeks before kickoff.Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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