Iran's World Cup team arrived in Mexico amid a visa dispute with the U.S. that has escalated tensions. The team, training in Turkey, faced visa denials for 15 support staff, prompting Iran's embassy to call for accountability from FIFA.
Iran has accused the U.S. of discriminatory treatment after several members of its World Cup delegation were denied entry visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Iranian embassy criticized the U.S. for not disclosing the reasons for the visa refusals.
Iran's World Cup team departed from Turkey to Mexico amid a visa dispute with the U.S. government, which denied visas to 15 support staff. The team will play three group games in the U.S. and has raised concerns over discriminatory treatment.
