Iran's World Cup players granted visas to play in the US
Summary
Iran's national soccer team has received visas to enter the United States and play in the 2026 World Cup. The team is expected to stay in Mexico during the tournament because of U.S. sanctions complications.Key Facts
- Iran's World Cup players have been granted U.S. visas to compete in matches on American soil.
- The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, approved the visas but will monitor the team to prevent entry of people linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Iran’s soccer team will likely stay in Mexico instead of the U.S. during the World Cup due to challenges related to U.S. sanctions.
- Iran’s sports minister previously said the team might not participate because of conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, but a ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran’s participation in the tournament, including games played in the U.S.
- The Trump administration aims to allow sports participation while restricting potential security risks linked to Iran’s government.
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