Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Summary
Iran held a public farewell event in Tehran for its national football team before the 2026 World Cup. The team will train in Turkey and then travel to the United States for the tournament, but there are concerns about visa delays due to political tensions involving Iran.Key Facts
- Thousands of fans gathered in Tehran’s Enqelab Square to send off Iran’s World Cup squad.
- Iran’s team kit for the 2026 World Cup was revealed at the event.
- The team will train in Turkey before competing in the World Cup held in the US.
- Iran’s World Cup participation is uncertain because of political conflicts and travel issues.
- An Iranian football official delegation was denied entry into Canada recently because of alleged ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), labeled a terrorist group by Canada and the US.
- The US also considers the IRGC a terrorist group and may refuse visas to people linked to it.
- Iran depends on FIFA to secure visas for the players and officials to enter the US.
- Iran plans to play practice matches against The Gambia and possibly others before the World Cup.
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