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Iran Says U.S. Has Not Yet Issued Visas for World Cup Squad

Host checks over links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard keep travel plans uncertain.

Iran hat sich für die WM qualifiziert
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Seit Monaten wird über eine Teilnahme des Iran an der WM im Sommer diskutiert.

Overview

  • Iranian federation president Mehdi Taj said no U.S. entry visas have been granted to the national team so far.
  • The team will relocate to Turkey for 10 to 15 days while it waits for visa decisions, according to Taj.
  • Iran has set ten conditions for the hosts, including easy visa processing, respect for its flag and anthem, and tight security at airports, hotels, and on team routes.
  • FIFA maintains Iran’s games remain scheduled in the United States, with the opener on June 15 in Los Angeles against New Zealand.
  • Sen. Marco Rubio said Iranian players are welcome, though delegation members with Revolutionary Guard ties could face bans, after Canada barred federation chief Mehdi Taj in April.