Iran has accused the United States of refusing visas to several officials and technical staff linked to its national football team just days before the World Cup begins. U.S. officials stated on Friday that all Iranian players and essential support staff had received visas ahead of Iran’s first match on June 15 in Los Angeles. They added that the U.S. remains vigilant to prevent any misuse of the visa system.
Iran’s embassy in Turkey alleged that Washington was politically interfering in sports, claiming that many management and technical advisers were denied entry. Iranian state media reported that around 15 administrative officials, including the football federation’s president, vice president, and a media officer, were refused visas. The Iranian team completed training in Turkey and departed for Mexico, where it will stay during the tournament.
Iran called the U.S. position an attempt to conceal the truth and urged FIFA to intervene. The World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico amid ongoing political tensions between Tehran and Washington.
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