Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
Summary
Iran’s football team has been given visas to enter the US for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. US officials confirmed the visas cover players and support staff, but individuals linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards will not be allowed entry.Key Facts
- Iran’s football team received visas to enter the US for the World Cup starting June 11.
- The team’s first game in the US will be against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles.
- US officials said visas were approved but warned against misuse for illegal entry.
- The Iranian Football Federation has not yet commented publicly on the visa approval.
- Iran had previously moved its training base from Arizona to Mexico due to visa issues.
- Some Iranian technical and administrative staff had not received visas as of late May.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that people linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards cannot be part of the delegation.
- Several Iranian players have completed military service with the Revolutionary Guards.
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